What is more important: to spell words correctly or to pronounce them correctly? Probably all this is inextricably linked with each other. It is important not only to adhere to spelling norms, but also to pronounce the words correctly. For example, where do you want to stress “corked”? Not everyone can correctly answer the question. This article will describe how to correctly pronounce the words "clogged" and "clog".
What part of speech is this?
Before determining where the stress in “clogging” falls, it is worth learning more about this word.
What is this part of speech? A lexical unit cannot exist on its own. It is inextricably linked with other words. It is in order to correctly draw up a sentence that you need to be able to identify parts of speech.
So, what does the word "clog" mean? First you need to determine what question you can ask for this language unit. Knowing the rules of the Russian language, one can understand that here is suitable "what to do?" Only one part of the speech can answer this question - the verb. Cork - indicates a specific action. That is, it is a verb.
Examples:
- I need (what to do?) To clog the bottle.
- Why are you (what are you doing?) Clogging the pipe?
The lexical meaning
It is important not only to determine what stress in the word "clog", but also to understand what this verb means. The lexical meaning of any concept should be sought in the explanatory dictionary.
What does "clog" mean? The explanatory dictionary of Ozhegov gives the following interpretation: to tightly plug the hole. For example, clog a bottle, clog a vessel, clog a drain.
Accent
It is now known to which part of speech the word “plug” should be attributed, as well as what it means. But one important question remains: what is the correct stress in the word "clog up"?
Any orthoepic dictionary indicates how to pronounce the verb "clog" correctly. In it, the stress falls on the second syllable - the vowel "u". Often they put it wrong - on the third syllable (vowel "o"). However, this option is acceptable only for colloquial speech and is not normative.
Examples of offers
To better understand the lexical meaning of the verb "clog", you can make several sentences with it. Most often, this word performs the syntactic function of the predicate:
- How to bottle up?
- Help me clog a bottle of green.
- To plug this container, you need a special cork.
- How can I block the drainpipe?
- The young man clogged a bottle of wine and put it back in the cupboard.
Other part of speech
Once the correct stress has been determined in the word "plug", you can go to the next word. This is "clogged." Why exactly this order? The fact is that this word came from the previously considered verb.
What part of speech is this? Corked is a sacrament. It is formed from the verb "clog" and indicates a sign of an object by its action. Answers the question "what?" It can be part of the participial sentences and perform the syntactic function of definition.
Examples:
- A vessel (which one?), Clogged with cholesterol, is a threat.
- From (which?) Reliably clogged bottle can not spill liquid.
The lexical meaning
It was noted above that clogged is a sacrament. The lexical meaning of the word is best explained by synonyms: closed, plugged, sealed, sealed. For example, a clogged bottle, clogged dishes.
In order to correctly use this word in sentences, you need to know where the emphasis is on "corked". We consider in more detail below.
Accent
To answer this question, it is worth looking again into the orthoepic dictionary. It states that the emphasis on “corked” falls on the second syllable - the vowel “y”.
Many mispronounce this sacrament. The emphasis on the third syllable is incorrect. It is worth drawing an analogy with the verb "clog". In it, it should also be placed on the second syllable (vowel "y"). Stress on the vowel "o" is not considered normative, although it occurs in speech. This is an orthoepic mistake.
Examples of offers with "corked"
This word is often used in speech. It is appropriate in texts of various stylistic subjects. Here are some suggestions with this participle:
- The clogged pipe began to leak again.
- Take a corked bottle of champagne in the cupboard and put it in the refrigerator.
- Mud clogged in the pore causes disgusting acne.
- Vascular clogged with fatty plaques can cause serious ailments, so please do not delay the preventive treatment.
- Due to clogged veins on her legs, the old woman couldn’t walk normally, she with great difficulty got out of bed and constantly felt burning pain.
Avoiding Accuracy
What to do in order to pronounce a particular word correctly? In fact, you can study the entire orthoepic dictionary, memorize the correct accent of words. But this will be of little use.
In order to remember the correct stress in the “clogged”, you need to use this word in speech as often as possible, use it in conversations. Only through systematic practical exercises can one achieve a competent pronunciation. If questions arise, it is worth looking into the dictionary and immediately pronouncing the search word. Another good training option is dialogue writing. Such a practice will forever remember how to correctly pronounce a particular word.
Another way is to arrange self-dictations. For example, write down a few words, stress them. This should be done as often as possible. Then, using the spelling dictionary, check which syllable should be in the stressed position. Then you need to analyze the errors, be sure to say the words out loud and remember the pronunciation. You can record words with the correct emphasis on the recorder and occasionally listen to the recordings.
Now the emphasis in the words "clog" and "clogged" will not cause you questions. Remember one rule. The stressed vowel in these two words is the letter "u". It is also important to know the lexical meaning of these language units in order to correctly use them in sentences.