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curated
Definition:
(nou) a person authorized to conduct religious worship
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkjʊərət
Examples:
The exhibition was curated by the Israel Museum curator Meira Perry.
The collections seem disordered, not curated.
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Common mistakes of curated pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "cu-ˈra-ted." In both US and UK English, the stress is on the first syllable: "ˈkjʊə.reɪ.tɪd." Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing vowels: People often overpronounce the "u" in "curated," leading to "kyuˈra-ted." The correct pronunciation is "ˈkjʊə.reɪ.tɪd" in UK English and "kjʊˈreɪ.tɪd" in US English. Tip: Keep the "u" shorter and more subtle.
- Omitting the "t": Some might say "cur-aid" instead of "curated," dropping the "t" sound. This changes the word entirely. Both US and UK pronunciations include the "t": "ˈkjʊə.reɪ.tɪd" or "kjʊˈreɪ.tɪd." Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "curated" with "curate," often mispronouncing it as "ˈkjʊər.eɪt." The correct form is "ˈkjʊə.reɪ.tɪd." Tip: Remember that "curated" is the past participle form, which has an additional syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "curated" with a long "u," like "kyoo-ra-ted." The correct pronunciation is with a short "u" sound: "ˈkjʊə.reɪ.tɪd" in UK English and "kjʊˈreɪ.tɪd" in US English. Tip: Focus on a quick, short "u" sound.