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How to pronounce:
espoused
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈspaʊz
Examples:
They espoused the argument.
They espoused the friends.
He espoused the suspect.
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Common mistakes of espoused pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying /ɪˈspaʊzd/ instead of the correct /ɪˈspaʊzd/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "spoused".
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is to overly pronounce the "d" at the end, making it sound like "espous-ed". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on blending the "d" smoothly into the preceding sound, keeping it subtle.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "espoused" with a short "e", sounding like /ɛˈspaʊzd/. The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the first syllable, /ɪˈspaʊzd/. Tip: Practice saying the first syllable quickly to achieve the correct sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "espoused" with "exposed," leading to mispronunciation. "Espoused" is pronounced /ɪˈspaʊzd/, while "exposed" is /ɪkˈspoʊzd/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds and syllable stress to differentiate them.
- Mispronouncing the "s": Some might say "espoused" with a hard "s" sound, like /ɛsˈpaʊzd/. The correct pronunciation uses a soft "s" as in /ɪˈspaʊzd/. Tip: Practice saying "espoused" slowly, ensuring the "s" is soft and smooth.