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coveted

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈkʌvɪt

Examples:

The men coveted on their wealth.

He coveted the housing supplies.

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Common mistakes of coveted pronunciation

Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "coveted" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪd/ instead of /ˈkɒv.ɪ.tɪd/ (UK) or /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪd/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound as in "cot" for UK or "cot" for US.
Stress misplacement: A common mistake is placing stress on the wrong syllable, such as "coveted" as /kəˈvɛt.ɪd/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkɒv.ɪ.tɪd/ (UK) or /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪd/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "coveted."
Omitting the second syllable: Some people say "coveted" as "covet" (/ˈkʌv.ɪt/) or "covited." The correct pronunciation includes three syllables: /ˈkɒv.ɪ.tɪd/ (UK) or /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪd/ (US). Tip: Make sure to pronounce all three syllables clearly.
Confusing "t" and "d": Learners sometimes mispronounce the final "t" in "coveted" as a "d," resulting in "covided." The correct sound is a "t": /ˈkɒv.ɪ.tɪd/ (UK) or /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪd/ (US). Tip: Pay attention to the final consonant to avoid this error.
Overemphasizing the "v": Some may overly stress the "v" sound, pronouncing it too harshly as /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪd/. The "v" should be clear but not overly pronounced. Tip: Practice a softer "v" sound to maintain the flow of the word.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "coveted"?

In American English, "coveted" is pronounced as /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪd/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "cov," which sounds like "cuv," and the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as a short "i" sound, similar to "it."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "coveted" between US and UK English?

No significant difference exists; both American and British English pronounce "coveted" as /ˈkʌv.ɪ.tɪd/. The stress pattern and vowel sounds remain consistent across these variants.

What is the syllable breakdown for "coveted"?

"Coveted" has three syllables: "cov," "et," and "ed." Each part is pronounced clearly, with the first syllable receiving the most emphasis.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "coveted"?

A frequent mistake is misplacing the stress on the second syllable, saying "co-VE-ted" instead of "COV-eted." Remember to emphasize the first syllable to ensure correct pronunciation.