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wandering
Definition:
(nou) travelling about without any clear destination
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɒndərɪŋ
Examples:
A pickpocket is seen wandering through the crowd.
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Common mistakes of wandering pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "wandering" with an "a" as in "cat" instead of the correct "ɒ" or "ɑː". Tip: Focus on the "wɒn" or "wɑːn" sound at the beginning for clarity.
- Missing syllables: People often say "wandering" as a two-syllable word, "wan-dering", rather than the correct three-syllable pronunciation "ˈwɒn.dər.ɪŋ" or "ˈwɑːn.dər.ɪŋ". Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts to help remember the correct syllable count.
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "wan-ˈder-ing". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈwɒn.dər.ɪŋ" or "ˈwɑːn.dər.ɪŋ". Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when practicing.
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is overpronouncing the "d" in "wandering", making it sound like "wan-der-ing". The "d" should be soft and connected to the following syllable. Tip: Practice saying it smoothly as "wɒn.dər.ɪŋ" or "wɑːn.dər.ɪŋ".
- Confusing with "wondering": Some might confuse "wandering" with "wondering", leading to mispronunciation. "Wandering" has a clear "a" sound, while "wondering" has a "ʌ" sound. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to differentiate the two words.