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How to pronounce:
cooked
Phonetic Transcription:
kʊkt
Examples:
The chef cooked an ambrosial meal for the royal family.
The chef cooked the dish with tendinous part.
She cooked her meal with raisins.
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Common mistakes of cooked pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "cooked" as /kʊkt/ instead of the correct /kʊkt/ (US) or /kʊkt/ (UK). This mistake often results from confusion with similar words. Tip: Focus on the "oo" in "cooked" sounding like "u" in "book".
- Ignoring the final "d": Many people drop the final "d," saying "cook" instead of "cooked." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Emphasize the "d" at the end; it's crucial for clarity.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some pronounce "cooked" with incorrect stress, saying /ˈkʊkt/ instead of /kʊkt/. While "cooked" is a one-syllable word, the stress should be on the only syllable. Tip: Remember, "cooked" has no syllable break, so stress the whole word equally.
- Overemphasizing the "oo": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "oo" sound, pronouncing it as /kuːkt/. This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "oo" short and relaxed, similar to the "u" in "look."
- Confusing with "cooking": Some may confuse "cooked" with "cooking," leading to mispronunciation. "Cooking" is pronounced /ˈkʊkɪŋ/, while "cooked" is /kʊkt/. Tip: Practice both words in sentences to reinforce their differences.