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formed
Definition:
(nou) the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something (nou) a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality (nou) a perceptual structure (nou) any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline) (nou) alternative names for the body of a human being (nou) the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance (nou) the visual appearance of something or someone (nou) a printed document with spaces in which to write (nou) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups (nou) an arrangement of the elements in a composition or discourse (nou) a particular mode in which something is manifested (nou) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary (nou) a body of students who are taught together (nou) an ability to perform well (nou) a life-size dummy used to display clothes (nou) a mold for setting concrete
Phonetic Transcription:
fɔːm
Examples:
The comparative and the superlative form are formed analytically.
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Common mistakes of formed pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "formed" as /fɔːmd/ instead of the correct /fɔrmd/ in US English or /fɔːmd/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "or" sound to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Many people stress the final "d" too much, saying "form-ed" instead of the smooth blend in "formed". Tip: Practice saying "formed" quickly to maintain a natural flow.
- Ignoring the "r" sound: A common mistake is omitting the "r" sound, resulting in "fomed". This occurs in non-native speakers who may not have the "r" phoneme in their language. Tip: Pay attention to the "or" combination; it should sound unified.
- Incorrect syllable stress: Some learners mistakenly stress the first syllable, saying "FORM-ed". The correct stress is on the single syllable "formed". Tip: Remember that "formed" is a one-syllable word to keep the stress in check.
- Mispronouncing the "o" sound: A frequent error is pronouncing the "o" as /ɒ/ instead of /ɔr/ in US English or /ɔː/ in UK English. Tip: Practice by comparing with similar words like "stormed" to get the right vowel sound.