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develop
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈveləp
Examples:
The company is striving to develop and improve the existing product range.
The ovary now will develop into fruit and the ovule will develop into seed.
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Common mistakes of develop pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "de-ˈvel-op". The correct stress is on the second syllable in US English, "dɪˈvɛl.əp", and on the first in UK English, "dɪˈvɛl.əp". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "vel" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "develop" with a short "e" as in "bed", saying "dɪˈvɛl.əp". The correct vowel sound is a schwa in the second syllable, making it "dɪˈvɛl.əp". Tip: Practice the schwa sound, which is softer and quicker.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: Learners often drop the final "p", saying "dɪˈvɛl.ə". This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. The correct form must include the "p" sound, as in "dɪˈvɛl.əp". Tip: Always finish with a clear "p" to complete the word.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may say "develop" with only three syllables, pronouncing it as "de-vel-op". The correct pronunciation has four syllables, "dɪˈvɛl.əp". Tip: Break the word down into its syllables to ensure you pronounce all parts.
- Overemphasizing consonants: A common mistake is to overemphasize the "d" or "v" sounds, leading to an unnatural pronunciation. The correct pronunciation is more fluid, as in "dɪˈvɛl.əp". Tip: Practice saying it smoothly to maintain natural rhythm.