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How to pronounce:
allied
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈælaɪd
Examples:
The NUS allied with the remnants of the United Provinces.
Italy defected to the allies on the day of the allied landings.
The allied armies marched to the North.
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Common mistakes of allied pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "a-ˈlaɪd". However, the correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈæl.aɪd". Tip: Focus on placing the stress on "æl" to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "a" as in "cat" instead of the correct "æ" as in "man". This changes the sound to "ˈɑː.laɪd" in some accents. Tip: Practice the "æ" sound by comparing it with words like "sad".
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce the "d" too strongly, resulting in "ˈæl.aɪd" sounding like "ˈæl.aɪd". The "d" should be softer and more connected to the preceding vowel. Tip: Try to blend the "d" smoothly with the "aɪ".
- Omitting the second syllable: A frequent error is to say "ˈæl.id" instead of "ˈæl.aɪd". This omission makes the word sound incomplete. Tip: Remember that "allied" has two syllables, and practice saying both clearly.
- Confusing with "ally": Some learners confuse "allied" with "ally", pronouncing them the same. "Allied" is pronounced "ˈæl.aɪd", while "ally" is "ˈæl.aɪ". Tip: Focus on the ending sound to differentiate between the two words.