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writing
Definition:
(nou) the act of creating written works (nou) the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect) (nou) the collected work of an author (nou) letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language (nou) the activity of putting something in written form
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈraɪtɪŋ
Examples:
He's the one with the achievement of writing the book.
For an intellectual book the quality of writing in the article is atrocious.
Book reviewers found the criticisms constructive and the writing sincere.
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Common mistakes of writing pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "writing" by using a short "i" sound, saying /ˈrɪtɪŋ/ instead of the correct /ˈraɪtɪŋ/. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "i" as in "my" for accuracy.
- Silent "w": Some people pronounce the "w" in "writing," saying /ˈwraɪtɪŋ/. This is incorrect in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember that "w" is silent, so start with the "r" sound.
- Stress on the wrong syllable: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying /rəˈɪtɪŋ/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈraɪtɪŋ/. Tip: Practice saying "writing" with emphasis on "write."
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners pronounce the "t" too harshly, resulting in /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ with an exaggerated sound. Tip: Make the "t" softer and more fluid to achieve a natural sound.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some pronounce "writing" as /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ with a short "i" instead of /ˈraɪtɪŋ/. Tip: Ensure the ending "-ing" is pronounced clearly, maintaining the long "i" sound.