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How to pronounce:
engaged
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd
Examples:
He engaged in the mercantile business.
He engaged in the plumbing business.
He engaged in the mercantile and timber business.
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Common mistakes of engaged pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "en-ˈgaged". This is wrong; the correct stress is on the second syllable, "en-ˈgaged". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "gaged" part.
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "engaged" without the vowel sound in the first syllable, resulting in "ngaged". This loses clarity. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "en" clearly as /ɪn/ in US and UK pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some might say "engaged" with a long "a" sound, like "en-gājd". The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" as in /eɪ/. Tip: Practice the "gaged" part to get the vowel sound right.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners sometimes pronounce "engaged" as "en-gay-ged", adding an unnecessary syllable. This alters the word's structure. Tip: Remember that "engaged" is a two-syllable word, not three.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "engaged" with "engage", leading to mispronunciation. "Engaged" has a distinct sound pattern. Tip: Practice differentiating the endings: "engaged" ends with /d/ while "engage" ends with /ʒ/.