Common Pronunciation Errors

Posted by Tara Benwell on September 12, 2011

Let's use this forum to work on words that are commonly pronounced incorrectly. You can practise the words I share, or share your own difficult words. 

 

Let's start with this one: "Patience". Please embed your recordings in the comments. 

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  • Nadira September 24, 2011 0:04

    Being   patient  with  patients   needs  much  patience

     

  • Tara Benwell September 22, 2011 15:24
    Here is a list of words that you can practice: 100 Most Commonly Mispronounced Words.
    • Nadira > Tara Benwell September 24, 2011 0:05
      Much useful link , Tara  thank you  :)
    • selma > Tara Benwell September 22, 2011 16:20

       

      Hi Tara,

      You are marvellous. I would make almost the same request but mine would be slightly different.

      I remember you advised us to learn common words, if I am right.

       

      I wonder if there is a list "backbone or spine of words", I mean "key words" that should be learnt in daily conversation, because I am really getting lost, if I make a frame, I feel more confidence,

       

      I am looking forward to hearing from you,

      Thank you very much in advance,

      -Selma-

       

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    • Tara Benwell September 15, 2011 14:47
      These words are more commonly used in my opinion. The word cumulative is commonly used by teachers and students. Check where the stress is:  
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    • Tara Benwell September 13, 2011 14:43

      You said those three words properly. :)  Let's try some other ones from the list.

      Keep in mind that those words are rarely used. Personally, I doubt I've ever written or said any of them. It is fun to learn new words, but I always recommend saying something in the simplest way possible. 

  • selma September 12, 2011 16:07

     

    Hi Dear Tara,

    I am always glad to participate in your challenges.

    Here is mine,

    • Tara Benwell > selma September 13, 2011 14:40

      Excellent!

      Did you say, "You are draining my patience?" This is a great example sentence. I just want to make sure you used the "ing" form of the verb "drain". It almost sounds like you are saying "you are drain".  

    • selma > Tara Benwell September 15, 2011 12:05

       

      Dear Tara,

       

      Firstly, let me explain a little issue,

      I am trying to avoid taking your time as replying every single comment,

      I know well that you are always short on time.

       

      I am wanting to begin with thanking for your last words about me in Be Newscaster,I am really honored.

      When you can be making a huge effort for us , we must do more than this, if we really want to learn. I hope I could be enough to explain myself.

       

      So I can come the second point, I was trying to say; You are trying my patience? I had pronunced "ing" but sounded very weak for hearing.

       

      Dear Tara,

      You are amazing job here, thank you a million times for providing us to notice what problem are and what our weakness were. To be realized what's happening in english is a matter of which I consider very important. I will be always hearing your advices during speaking english.

       

      With a great appreciation,

      -Selma-

    • Tara Benwell > selma September 15, 2011 14:44

      Thanks Selma! You're so sweet. I love seeing how devoted people are to learning and improving their English language skills. It's remarkable. 

       

      Let's try the sentence again with the word "trying". Try should rhyme with "cry". Trying should rhyme with crying. 

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