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experienced

Phonetic Transcription:

ɪkˈspɪərɪənst

Examples:

He experienced a declivity.

She experienced a pang.

The man experienced the decrepitude.

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Common mistakes of experienced pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ɪkˈspɪər.ɪənst/ (UK) or /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize "spēr" in "experienced".
Vowel confusion: Some say "experienced" with a short "e" sound, as in /ɪkˈspɛr.i.ənst/. The correct vowel sound is a long "ee" as in /ɪkˈspɪər.ɪənst/ (UK) or /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "spē" to get the right vowel sound.
Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, leading to "experienc'd" as /ɪkˈspɪr.ənt/. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /ɪkˈspɪər.ɪənst/ (UK) or /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/ (US). Tip: Break it down into "ex-per-i-enced" to avoid skipping syllables.
Final "d" sound: Some speakers may pronounce "experienced" without a clear "d" at the end, saying /ɪkˈspɪər.ɪən/. The correct pronunciation includes the final "d": /ɪkˈspɪər.ɪənst/ (UK) or /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the "d" to ensure clarity.
Overemphasis on "ex": Some learners stress the "ex" too much, making it sound like /ˈɛk.spɪr.i.ənst/. The stress should be lighter on "ex" and stronger on "spēr": /ɪkˈspɪər.ɪənst/ (UK) or /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/ (US). Tip: Focus on the rhythm of the word to balance the stress.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "experienced" correctly?

The word "experienced" is pronounced as /ɪkˈspɪr.i.ənst/ in American English and /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.ənst/ in British English. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "spɪr."

What are the syllables in "experienced"?

"Experienced" has four syllables: ex-per-i-enced. When pronouncing it, make sure to clearly articulate each part, especially the stressed syllable "spɪr."

Is there a schwa sound in "experienced"?

Yes, the second syllable "per" in "experienced" contains a schwa sound, pronounced as /ə/. This makes it sound more relaxed and less stressed, which is common in English.

What common mistakes do people make when pronouncing "experienced"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often placing it on the first syllable instead of the second. Additionally, some may not pronounce the final "d" clearly, which can lead to confusion.