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waking
Definition:
(nou) the state of remaining awake
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈweɪkɪŋ
Examples:
Neal also makes a painting of the motel in the waking hours of the morning.
Upon waking the next day, there was no trace of the past infirmity.
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Common mistakes of waking pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "wa-KING" instead of "WAK-ing". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, indicated as /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel in the first syllable is often mispronounced. Some might say "wok-ing" instead of "waking". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the first syllable with the long "a" sound, /eɪ/, as in "day".
- Dropping the final "g": Many speakers might say "wak-in" instead of "waking". Tip: Always pronounce the final "g" clearly, as it is important for the correct pronunciation /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might pronounce "waking" with a short "a", sounding like "wicking". Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" sound in "waking" to correctly produce the /eɪ/ vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "k": Learners may stress the "k" sound too much, making it sound harsh, like "wak-ing". Tip: The "k" should be pronounced softly, ensuring smooth transition to the second syllable, maintaining the natural flow of /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/.