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besotted
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They are often besotted with obsolete definitions.
They clearly are besotted with each other.
He had many wives and was easily besotted.
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Common mistakes of besotted pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "be-SOT-ted" [bɪˈsɒt.ɪd]. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable: "be-SOT-ted" [bɪˈsɒt.ɪd] in UK and [bɪˈsɑː.t̬ɪd] in US.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some may pronounce "besotted" with an exaggerated "s" sound, making it sound like "be-SOT-ted" [bɪˈsɑːt.ɪd]. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and blend it smoothly into the following vowel.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Learners often mispronounce the vowel in the second syllable, saying "be-sot-ed" [bɪˈsɒt.əd]. This is incorrect. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "o" in "sot" clearly, making it sound like "sot" [sɒt] or [sɑːt].
- Skipping the "t" sound: Some people may drop the "t" sound in "besotted," saying "be-so-ded" [bɪˈsɒd.ɪd]. This changes the word completely. Tip: Always pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix "besotted" with "besotted" [bɪˈsɒt.ɪd] and "besotted" [bɪˈsɑː.t̬ɪd], leading to misunderstanding. Tip: Pay attention to the context and pronunciation to differentiate between them clearly.