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held
Definition:
(nou) the act of grasping (nou) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something (nou) power by which something or someone is affected or dominated (nou) time during which some action is awaited (nou) a state of being confined (usually for a short time) (nou) a stronghold (nou) a cell in a jail or prison (nou) the appendage to an object that is designed to be held in order to use or move it (nou) the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo
Phonetic Transcription:
həʊld
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Common mistakes of held pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "held" as /hɛlˈd/. Tip: Remember that "held" has only one syllable, so stress the whole word equally.
- Overemphasizing the "h": A common mistake is to overly pronounce the "h" sound, making it sound harsh. Tip: Keep the "h" sound soft, as in /hɛld/, to ensure clarity without excess emphasis.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce "held" with a short "e" sound, like /hɛld/, instead of the correct sound /hɛld/. Tip: Focus on a clean short "e" as in "bed" to get it right.
- Adding an extra vowel: A frequent error is inserting an additional vowel sound, leading to pronunciations like /hɛləd/. Tip: Practice saying "held" quickly and smoothly to avoid adding unnecessary sounds.
- Confusing with "heal": Learners may mix up "held" with "heal," pronouncing it as /hiːld/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound; "held" has a short "e" while "heal" has a long "e."