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How to pronounce:
drowned
Phonetic Transcription:
draʊn
Examples:
The priest drowned feather into holy water for ceremony.
The waters cover the earth, and all maleficent beings are drowned.
Some drowned while others froze to death in the frigid river.
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Common mistakes of drowned pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "drowned" as /draʊnd/ instead of the correct /draʊnd/. This can lead to confusion with similar words. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ou" to ensure the correct sound.
- Ignoring the final "d": A common mistake is dropping the final "d" sound, pronouncing it as /draʊn/. This alters the meaning significantly. Tip: Emphasize the "d" at the end to maintain clarity in your speech.
- Confusing with "drown": Many people mix up "drowned" with "drown," saying /drau̇nd/ instead of /draʊnd/. This can change the tense of the verb. Tip: Remember that "drowned" is the past tense form and includes the "d" sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "drowned" as /ˈdraʊnd/. The primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "drowned" with the stress on the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Overemphasizing the "ow" sound: Some may pronounce "drowned" too heavily as /drau̇nd/. This can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Aim for a balanced pronunciation, keeping the "ou" sound smooth and fluid.