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dignified
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd
Examples:
The men dignified the prince.
Arunkumar is dignified as the ship captain.
The building was dignified yet sober.
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Common mistakes of dignified pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "dig-ˈni-fied". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdɪg.nɪ.faɪd". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "dign" part.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some people exaggerate the vowel sounds, making it sound like "dign-i-fied" with a long "i". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdɪg.nɪ.faɪd". Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and crisp.
- Skipping the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce it as "ˈdɪ.nɪ.faɪd", omitting the "g" sound. The correct form includes the "g": "ˈdɪg.nɪ.faɪd". Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "g" in "dignified".
- Mispronouncing the final "d": Some might say "dignifi" without the final "d", resulting in "ˈdɪg.nɪ.fɪ". The correct pronunciation ends with "d": "ˈdɪg.nɪ.faɪd". Tip: Always finish with a clear "d" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "dignified" with "dignity", leading to mispronunciation. "Dignified" is pronounced "ˈdɪg.nɪ.faɪd", while "dignity" is "ˈdɪg.nɪ.ti". Tip: Practice both words separately to distinguish their sounds.