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How to pronounce:
frozen
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfrəʊzən
Examples:
For frozen foods, those molecules do not vibrate.
Toasters can be used to defrost frozen food like fishsticks and potato waffles.
In the story, the frozen oxygen was on top of the frozen nitrogen.
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Common mistakes of frozen pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "frozen" with a long "o" sound, like /ˈfroʊ.zən/. This is incorrect; use the correct short "o" sound /ˈfroʊ.zən/ in US English and /ˈfrəʊ.zən/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "o" being short and rounded.
- Misplacing stress: Stressing the second syllable as in "fro-ZEN" can lead to misunderstanding. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "FRO-zen" /ˈfroʊ.zən/ in US and /ˈfrəʊ.zən/ in UK. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound natural.
- Overemphasizing the "z": Some learners tend to overpronounce the "z" in "frozen," making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation is softer, as in /ˈfroʊ.zən/ (US) and /ˈfrəʊ.zən/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "z" light and smooth.
- Dropping the "r": A common mistake is omitting the "r" sound, leading to "fozen." The correct pronunciation includes the "r," as in /ˈfroʊ.zən/ (US) and /ˈfrəʊ.zən/ (UK). Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly.
- Confusing "frozen" with "froze": Some may mix up "frozen" with its past tense form "froze." Remember, "frozen" has two syllables, while "froze" has one: /froʊz/. Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish their sounds and syllable counts.