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How to pronounce:
driven
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdrɪvən
Examples:
Is this driven by the rarity of the occurrence
The car was driven to the event.
The compressor is driven by the gas turbine.
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Common mistakes of driven pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many learners mistakenly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "driv-en" /ˈdrɪv.ən/. Tip: Focus on the first syllable: "driven" /ˈdrɪv.ən/.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "driven" with a long "i," like "dreeven" /ˈdriː.vən/. Tip: Remember that the vowel sound in the first syllable is a short "i" /ɪ/.
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is to overly stress the "d," making it sound like "drriven" /ˈdrɪv.ən/. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and natural to maintain the correct flow: "driven" /ˈdrɪv.ən/.
- Incorrect final syllable pronunciation: Some pronounce the final syllable as "in" /ɪn/, leading to "drivin" /ˈdrɪv.ɪn/. Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for a more accurate ending: "driven" /ˈdrɪv.ən/.
- Ignoring the "v" sound: Occasionally, learners might drop the "v," saying "drin" /drɪn/. Tip: Ensure the "v" is pronounced clearly to distinguish "driven" /ˈdrɪv.ən/ from other words.