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loved
Definition:
(nou) a strong positive emotion of regard and affection (nou) any object of warm affection or devotion; (nou) a beloved person; used as terms of endearment (nou) a deep feeling of sexual desire and attraction (nou) a score of zero in tennis or squash (nou) sexual activities (often including sexual intercourse) between two people
Phonetic Transcription:
lʌv
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Common mistakes of loved pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "loved" as /loʊvd/ (US) or /lʌvd/ (UK), using a long "o" sound. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound, pronounced as /ʌ/ in both variants.
- Ignoring the "d" sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "d," saying "love" instead of "loved." This leads to confusion. Tip: Always emphasize the "d" at the end, pronounced as /d/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might stress the second syllable, saying "loved" as /ləʊvd/ or /ləvd/. Tip: Remember that "loved" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is on the first and only syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "v": Learners may pronounce "loved" with a prolonged "v," making it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "v" sound short and crisp, ensuring it blends smoothly into the "d."
- Confusing with "love": Some might pronounce "loved" the same as "love," leading to a flat sound. Tip: Distinguish by clearly pronouncing the "d" at the end to differentiate between the two words.