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confiscated
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt
Examples:
The people confiscated the money.
The property of the Hindus was confiscated.
The estate was confiscated and passeed to the Montgomeries.
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Common mistakes of confiscated pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "con-FIS-cated" instead of the correct "CON-fis-cated" /ˈkɒn.fɪ.skeɪ.tɪd/ (UK) /ˈkɑːn.fɪ.skeɪ.tɪd/ (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the vowel in the first syllable as "o" instead of "ɒ" or "ɑː" can lead to confusion. Saying "con-fis-kay-ted" instead of "con-fis-kay-tid" is a common error. Tip: Focus on the "ɒ" or "ɑː" sound for clarity.
- Syllable count: Some may mistakenly pronounce "confiscated" with three syllables, like "con-fis-ca-ted." The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "CON-fis-ca-ted." Tip: Break it down into four parts to practice.
- Final "t" sound: Neglecting the final "t" sound can lead to miscommunication, such as saying "confiscate" instead of "confiscated." The final "t" should be clearly articulated. Tip: Emphasize the "t" at the end to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Linking sounds: Some speakers may link the final "d" in "confiscated" with the following word, making it sound like "confiscated" runs into the next word. Tip: Practice pausing slightly between words to maintain clarity.