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Pronounce the 'i' as in 'sit'.
End with a 'nt' sound, blending the 'n' and 't' together.
h-eent
h-i-nt
h-end
Same as American
Same as American
No, 'hint' has only one syllable.
Make sure to keep the 'i' vowel short like in 'sit'.
Practice blending 'n' into 't' quickly without separation.
A small piece of information to help someone understand or do something.
ˈhintəd
Suggested something indirectly
ˈhɪntɪŋ
Giving a hint
ˈhɪntfəl
Full of hints
Past tense 'hinted' uses 'ɪtəd' ending, different from 'nt'.
'Hinting' uses 'ɪŋ' ending, rather than just 'nt'.
'Hintful' adds 'fəl' sound, unlike 'nt'.
Practice by saying 'tent' to perfect the final 'nt'.
Avoid lengthening the 'i' sound to prevent mispronunciation.
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