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How to pronounce:
helped
Definition:
(nou) the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (nou) a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (nou) a resource (nou) a means of serving
Phonetic Transcription:
help
Examples:
The earnings helped support the company and add more employees.
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Common mistakes of helped pronunciation
- Dropping the "h": Some learners might pronounce "helped" without the initial "h" sound, saying "elped". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Always ensure you pronounce the "h" as /h/ in both US /hɛlpt/ and UK /hɛlpt/.
- Misplacing the stress: Stressing the wrong syllable can make "helped" sound unnatural. The stress is on the first and only syllable: /ˈhɛlpt/. Tip: Practice saying "helped" with emphasis on the first part to sound more fluent.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "helped" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "helpt". This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick, blending it smoothly with the rest of the word.
- Confusing "helped" with "help": Learners sometimes pronounce "helped" as if it were the base form "help". This alters the meaning. Tip: Remember that "helped" adds the "-ed" ending, pronounced as /t/, to indicate past tense.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce "helped" with a different vowel sound, like "hohpt". This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound /ɛ/, ensuring it is clear and distinct in your pronunciation.