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How to pronounce:
drawn
Phonetic Transcription:
drɔːn
Examples:
The ending shows him with a very abstractly drawn face.
The espresso is then drawn into the cup.
The debate was rancorous and drawn out.
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Common mistakes of drawn pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners mistakenly pronounce "drawn" as "drone" (/droʊn/). This changes the vowel sound from the correct /ɔː/ (UK) or /ɔ/ (US) to /oʊ/. Tip: Focus on producing the open back rounded vowel sound.
- Ignoring the "w": A common error is to pronounce "drawn" as "dron" (/drɒn/), omitting the "w" entirely. This can lead to confusion with other words. Tip: Remember to include the "w" sound, which links the "d" and "r".
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may place stress incorrectly, saying "drawn" as ˌ"drɔːn" instead of the correct ˈ"drɔːn" (UK) or ˈ"drɔn" (US). This can affect clarity. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners might pronounce "drawn" with an exaggerated "r" sound, as in "drawrn" (/drɔrn/). This can distort the intended sound. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth to maintain the word's natural flow.
- Confusing with "draw": Some people pronounce "drawn" as "draw" (/drɔː/), which is the base form of the verb. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember that "drawn" is the past participle and should have a distinct ending sound.