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How to pronounce:
decided
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈsaɪdɪd
Examples:
He decided to sleep in the manger. He decided to sleep in the manger.
They decided to fight deciding who was more valorous between them.
He decided to be a stenographer.
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Common mistakes of decided pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "de-CID-ed" instead of the correct "de-CI-ded" (ˈdɪˌsaɪdɪd). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Overemphasizing the vowel sounds: Some speakers pronounce "decided" with overly long vowel sounds, making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation is more concise, as in "dɪˈsaɪdɪd". Tip: Keep your vowel sounds short and clear.
- Dropping the "d" sound: It's common for learners to omit the "d" in the middle, pronouncing it as "de-cided" /dɪˈsaɪd/. This alters the meaning and clarity. Tip: Practice saying the "d" clearly to ensure it's heard.
- Confusing it with similar words: Some may confuse "decided" with "decide" and pronounce it as "decide-ed" /dɪˈsaɪd/. This mistake can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the past tense "-ed" ending to distinguish "decided" clearly.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "ed" ending: Learners sometimes say "decid-ed" with an extra syllable, making it sound like "de-CID-ed". The correct form is "decided" (ˈdɪˌsaɪdɪd). Tip: Remember that the "-ed" ending is pronounced as /ɪd/ in this case.