bigkas
bigkás with stress marks
pronunciation; to recite
Usage Note
Bigkas refers both to the act of pronouncing or articulating words and to the manner of delivery in recitation or declamation. It is used in language education and in poetry or oratorical contexts — 'bigkasing mabuti ang bawat salita' (pronounce each word well). Filipino elocution contests place great value on proper bigkas.
Examples
" Maganda ang bigkas mo. "
Natural Translation
Your pronunciation is good.
Literal Translation
Good the pronunciation your.
" Mali ang iyong bigkas. "
Natural Translation
Your pronunciation is wrong.
Literal Translation
Wrong the your pronunciation.
" Kapag nais mong matuto ng bagong wika, pakinggan mong mabuti ang bigkas ng katutubong nagsasalita upang matularan mo ito nang wasto. "
Natural Translation
When you want to learn a new language, listen carefully to the pronunciation of a native speaker so you can imitate it correctly.
Literal Translation
When want you-to learn of new language, listen you-well the pronunciation of-the native speaker so imitate you this correctly.
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