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focused
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfəʊkəst
Examples:
It's focused on the concept of Transference.
The curriculum is focused on the pupil.
The contributions are focused on the culinary arts.
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Common mistakes of focused pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people pronounce "focused" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "focust" instead of /ˈfoʊ.kəst/ (US) or /ˈfəʊ.kəst/ (UK). Tip: Remember to use the long "o" sound as in "go."
- Misplaced stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "fo-CUSED." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈfoʊ.kəst/ (US) or /ˈfəʊ.kəst/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Omitting the "c": A common mistake is dropping the "c" and saying "foused." The correct pronunciation includes the "c," pronounced as /ˈfoʊ.kəst/ (US) or /ˈfəʊ.kəst/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "c" clearly to avoid this error.
- Incorrect ending: Some speakers pronounce "focused" as "focus-ed," adding an extra syllable. The correct pronunciation has only two syllables: /ˈfoʊ.kəst/ (US) or /ˈfəʊ.kəst/ (UK). Tip: Keep it concise with two distinct syllables.
- Confusing with "focus": Learners sometimes confuse "focused" with "focus," mispronouncing it as if it were the same word. Remember that "focused" has the added "-ed" ending, pronounced as /ˈfoʊ.kəst/ (US) or /ˈfəʊ.kəst/ (UK). Tip: Practice the transition from "focus" to "focused" to master the difference.