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How to pronounce:
endowed
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈdaʊ
Examples:
The man endowed the blessings.
They wanted to be endowed of faith.
He endowed faith to the people.
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Common mistakes of endowed pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "en-DOWED" instead of "en-DOWED". The correct stress is on the second syllable, as shown in IPA: /ɪnˈdaʊd/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "DOWED" when pronouncing "endowed".
- Incorrect vowel sound: People may pronounce the first syllable as "in" instead of "en", saying "in-DOWED". The correct pronunciation is /ɪnˈdaʊd/, where the vowel in "en" is a short "e" sound. Tip: Practice saying "endowed" with a clear "en" to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some might add an extra emphasis on the "d" in "endowed", making it sound like "en-DOWEDD". In IPA, it should be /ɪnˈdaʊd/ without the extra "d" sound. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and smooth to maintain proper pronunciation.
- Skipping the final sound: Learners sometimes drop the final "d" sound, pronouncing it as "en-DAU". The correct pronunciation includes the final "d", represented in IPA as /ɪnˈdaʊd/. Tip: Ensure you finish with the "d" sound for clarity in "endowed".
- Confusing with "endow": Some might confuse "endowed" with "endow", pronouncing them similarly. "Endowed" is pronounced /ɪnˈdaʊd/, while "endow" is /ɪnˈdaʊ/. Tip: Remember that "endowed" has a past tense form, so the "d" is crucial for correct usage.