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dead
Definition:
(nou) people who are no longer living (nou) a time when coldness (or some other quality associated with death) is intense
Phonetic Transcription:
ded
Examples:
We look for the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting
They went to the scene of the massacre to bury the dead and avenge their death.
I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.
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Common mistakes of dead pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners mispronounce "dead" by using a long vowel sound, like in "day." The correct pronunciation is /dɛd/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, similar to "bed."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "de-ad." In reality, "dead" is a single-syllable word with no secondary stress. Tip: Practice saying "dead" as one smooth sound to avoid this mistake.
- Final "d" sound omission: A common error is dropping the final "d," resulting in "dea." This alters the word's meaning entirely. The correct pronunciation is /dɛd/. Tip: Emphasize the final "d" to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: Some may pronounce "dead" with a softer "d," sounding like "zed." The correct initial sound is a clear, voiced "d" /d/. Tip: Start strong with the "d" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Over-articulating the vowel: Learners sometimes exaggerate the vowel sound in "dead," leading to a pronunciation like "deed." The correct sound is a short "e" /dɛd/. Tip: Keep the vowel relaxed and short, similar to "said."