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How to pronounce:
depicted
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈpɪkt
Examples:
The characters use the pictures to tell the stories depicted therein.
The dinosaur is depicted as a biped.
He is depicted unfavorably in the bible.
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Common mistakes of depicted pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "de-PIC-ted" instead of "de-PICT-ed". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, marked as /dɪˈpɪk.tɪd/ in IPA.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "dee" instead of "dih", leading to "DEE-picted". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, represented as /ɪ/ in IPA, to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Final "t" sound: Learners often soften the "t" at the end, saying "depict-ed" instead of "depicted". Tip: Ensure the "t" is pronounced clearly; it's a voiceless plosive /t/, as in /dɪˈpɪk.tɪd/.
- Syllable count: Some speakers may mistakenly reduce "depicted" to two syllables, saying "de-pict-ed". Tip: Remember that "depicted" has three syllables, which can be practiced by breaking it down into "de-PICT-ed".
- Linking sounds: In rapid speech, learners might link "depicted" too closely to the following word, making it sound like "depict-ed". Tip: Practice pausing slightly before "depicted" to maintain clarity and emphasize the correct pronunciation.