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completed
Phonetic Transcription:
kəmˈpliːtɪd
Examples:
He just completed work on valediction with Ben Barnes and Eliza Dushku.
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Common mistakes of completed pronunciation
- Skipping the "e": Many learners omit the "e" at the end, pronouncing it as "complet" instead of "completed". This leads to confusion. Tip: Remember to clearly pronounce the final "ed" as /ɪd/ in US and /ɪd/ in UK.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "com-ˈplet-ed". The correct stress is on the second syllable: "com-ˈplet-ed". Tip: Practice emphasizing the "plet" to achieve the right rhythm.
- Mispronouncing the "ed" ending: Learners often pronounce "ed" as /ɛd/ instead of the correct /ɪd/. This is common in fast speech. Tip: Slow down and clearly articulate the "ed" ending to avoid this mistake.
- Blending sounds: Some might blend the "t" and "ed" sounds, saying "completid". This can make the word difficult to understand. Tip: Practice separating the sounds, clearly pronouncing "t" before the "ed".
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some learners might pronounce it as "co-mpleted", adding an unnecessary vowel sound. The correct pronunciation is "com-pleted". Tip: Focus on the "com" as a single syllable to maintain clarity.