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astonished
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈstɒnɪʃt
Examples:
I am astonished at the credulity.
The urgent news astonished the people.
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Common mistakes of astonished pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "as-ˈton-ished". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "as-ˈtɒn-ɪʃt" (UK) and "ə-ˈstɑː-nɪʃt" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "nished" part.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some learners tend to overemphasize the "o" in "astonished", pronouncing it as "as-ton-ished". The vowel sound is a schwa, pronounced as /ə/. Tip: Keep the "o" soft and quick.
- Omitting the final "d": It's common to drop the final "d" sound, resulting in "astonish". The correct pronunciation includes the "d": "as-ˈtɒn-ɪʃt" (UK) and "ə-ˈstɑː-nɪʃt" (US). Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the ending.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "astonished" with "astonishing". The former is pronounced "as-ˈtɒn-ɪʃt" (UK) and the latter "ə-ˈstɒn-ɪʃ-ɪŋ" (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the endings to differentiate them.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners sometimes mispronounce the "i" in "astonished" as a long "ee" sound, saying "as-ton-eesht". The correct sound is a short "i": "ɪ". Tip: Practice the short "i" sound to improve clarity.