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How to pronounce:
exhausted
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd
Examples:
The girl was exhausted.
Children are exhausted and slack.
The porter was exhausted at the end.
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Common mistakes of exhausted pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ex-ˈhausted". This is incorrect. The primary stress should be on the second syllable: "ex-ˈhausted". Tip: Remember that the stress is on "haust".
- Overpronouncing the "h": People may overemphasize the "h" sound at the beginning, saying "h-exhausted". In standard pronunciation, it is simply "exhausted" with a softer "h". Tip: Keep the "h" subtle and focus on the "ex".
- Skipping the "t" sound: Some speakers may drop the "t" sound in the word, pronouncing it as "exhausted" instead of "exhausted". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "t" sound to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners sometimes mispronounce the "au" as in "saw", saying "ex-ˈsaw-sted". The correct pronunciation is "ex-ˈhausted" with the "au" sounding like "aw" in "law". Tip: Practice saying "aw" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce the ending as "ed" like "d" instead of the correct "əd" in "exhausted". This can change the word's sound. Tip: Focus on the "əd" ending to maintain the proper pronunciation.