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How to pronounce:
graduated
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡrædʒʊeɪtɪd
Examples:
Barbosa graduated valedictorian of the class of 1880.
The first class graduated in the Spring of 1910.
He graduated in 1791 as the valedictorian of his class.
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Common mistakes of graduated pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "gra-ˈduː-ated". In both US and UK English, the stress is on the first syllable: "ˈgrædʒ.u.eɪ.tɪd". Tip: Focus on saying "græd" strongly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people pronounce "graduated" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "grædʒ.uː.ˈeɪ.tɪd". The correct pronunciation has a short "u" sound in the second syllable: "grædʒ.ʊ.eɪ.tɪd". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle vowel differences.
- Omitting the middle syllable: Some might say "gradiated" or "gradiated" instead of "graduated". This skips the middle syllable completely, leading to confusion. Tip: Break it down into syllables: "gra-du-a-ted".
- Overemphasizing the final "t": Learners sometimes over-pronounce the "t" in "graduated", making it sound like "graduated" with a hard "t". The "t" should be soft and connected to the previous sound: "grædʒ.u.eɪ.tɪd". Tip: Practice saying it quickly to smooth out the sound.
- Mispronouncing the "u" sound: Some people pronounce the "u" in "graduated" as "juː" instead of "ʊ". This creates an unnatural sound. The correct pronunciation is "grædʒ.ʊ.eɪ.tɪd". Tip: Pay attention to the "u" sound and practice it in context.