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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'en' as in 'end', focus on the short 'e'.
Next, 'cour' should sound like 'ker' with a schwa.
Finish with 'agement', the 'ge' sounds like a 'j', followed by another schwa and 'ment'.
mispronouncing as en-kur-ag-ment
saying en-kour-ij-mint
putting extra stress on the last syllable
Start with 'en', similar to 'end', keep it short.
Say 'cour', sounding like 'kur' with a schwa.
End with 'agement', with 'ge' as 'j', a schwa, and 'ment'.
mispronouncing as in-cou-ra-gem-ent
stressing the 'ment' too much
confusing 'cour' with a strong 'ou' sound
The 'g' is soft, like in 'judge'.
The stress is on the second syllable, 'cour'.
No, the 'e' is silent.
Words or actions that help someone feel brave or supported.
/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
To give support or confidence.
/ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒər/
A person who gives support.
/ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
The ability to do something that frightens.
- additional 'ment'.
- different ending vowel.
- extra 'en-' syllable.
The 'schwa' sound is common in 'encouragement'. It is pronounced as an 'uh' sound, very relaxed.
Remember that 'encouragement' has a primary stress on the second syllable.
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