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blocked
Phonetic Transcription:
blɒkt
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Common mistakes of blocked pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "blocked" by using a short "o" sound, saying /blɒkt/ (UK) instead of the correct /blɑːkt/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding more like "ah" in "father."
- Missing consonant sound: A common mistake is dropping the "k" sound, leading to pronunciations like /blɒt/ (UK) or /blɑːt/ (US). Tip: Ensure you clearly pronounce the "k" as in "kite."
- Stress misplacement: Some speakers incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /blɒkˈt/ (UK) or /blɑːkˈt/ (US). Tip: Remember that "blocked" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is on the first and only syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Learners might exaggerate the "d" sound at the end, saying /blɒkt/ (UK) or /blɑːkt/ (US) with an overly pronounced "d." Tip: Keep the "d" soft and brief to maintain the natural flow of the word.
- Vowel length confusion: Some may confuse the length of the vowel sound, pronouncing "blocked" with a short vowel as /blɒkt/ (UK) or /blɑkt/ (US). Tip: Practice elongating the vowel sound slightly to achieve the correct pronunciation.