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dread
Definition:
(nou) fearful expectation or anticipation
Phonetic Transcription:
dred
Examples:
She is filled with dread.
The scope of the dread is narrow.
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Common mistakes of dread pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "dread" as /drɪd/ instead of /drɛd/. Tip: Focus on the "e" sound, which is more open than the "i" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to overly stress the "r" in "dread", leading to /dɹɛd/. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it smoothly with the preceding sound.
- Ignoring the final "d": Some may drop the final "d," saying /drɛ/. This can change the meaning or sound incomplete. Tip: Always pronounce the final "d" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing with "dreaded": Learners sometimes confuse the pronunciation of "dread" with its past form "dreaded," leading to incorrect stress placement. Tip: Remember that "dread" is /drɛd/ with primary stress, while "dreaded" is /ˈdrɛd.ɪd/ with stress on the first syllable.
- Mixing up with "dreadful": Some may mistakenly pronounce "dread" too similarly to "dreadful," saying /ˈdrɛd.fəl/. Tip: Keep "dread" distinct by focusing on its single-syllable sound /drɛd/, avoiding any additional syllables.