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beloved

Definition:

(nou) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

Phonetic Transcription:

bɪˈlʌvɪd

Examples:

The girl is beloved for her amiability.

By the way, there's our beloved sloven again.

Dameon is the beloved Guildmaster of the Empath Guild.

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Common mistakes of beloved pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "be-ˈloved". The correct pronunciation is "ˈbɪlʌvɪd" in US English and "bɪˈlʌvəd" in UK English. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "bɪ-ˈloved" instead of "ˈbɪlʌvɪd" (US) or "bɪˈlʌvəd" (UK). The correct sound is a short "i" as in "bit". Tip: Practice the short "i" sound.
Final consonant blending: A common mistake is blending the final sounds, resulting in "belove" instead of the correct "bɪlʌvɪd" (US) or "bɪˈlʌvəd" (UK). Tip: Clearly articulate the "d" sound at the end.
Overemphasis on vowels: Some speakers overemphasize the vowel sounds, making it sound like "be-lov-ed". The correct pronunciation is more fluid: "ˈbɪlʌvɪd" (US) or "bɪˈlʌvəd" (UK). Tip: Keep the vowels short and connected.
Incorrect syllable count: Learners sometimes pronounce "beloved" as if it has three syllables, saying "be-lo-ved". The standard pronunciation has only two syllables: "ˈbɪlʌvɪd" (US) or "bɪˈlʌvəd" (UK). Tip: Focus on reducing it to two clear syllables.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "beloved" in American English?

In American English, "beloved" is pronounced as /bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "loved," while the first syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound, as in "bit."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "beloved" between American and British English?

Yes, in British English, "beloved" is often pronounced as /bɪˈlʌv.ɪd/ as well, but it can also be pronounced with the stress on the first syllable as /ˈbɛ.lə.vɪd/. This variation is less common in American usage.

What is the syllable breakdown for "beloved"?

The word "beloved" has three syllables: be-lov-ed. The first syllable "be" is unstressed, while the second syllable "lov" carries the primary stress, making it the most emphasized part of the word.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "beloved"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "BE-loved" instead of "be-LOVED." It's important to remember that the stress is on the second syllable for the standard pronunciation.