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How to pronounce:
married
Definition:
(nou) a person who is married
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmærɪd
Examples:
The couple married in the house.
They espoused the married couple.
The couple married in the summer of 2009.
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Common mistakes of married pronunciation
- Dropping the second syllable: Some people pronounce "married" as "mar-ried" (/ˈmɛr.ɪd/), dropping the second syllable. Tip: Make sure to pronounce both syllables clearly, emphasizing the "mar" and "ried" parts.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "mar-ried" (/ˈmɛr.iːd/). This can change the word's meaning. Tip: Always stress the first syllable: "mar" in "married" (/ˈmɛr.ɪd/).
- Confusing with "merry": Some confuse "married" with "merry" (/ˈmɛr.i/), pronouncing them the same. Tip: Remember that "married" has an extra syllable and ends with a "d" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers overemphasize the "r" sound in "married," making it sound like "marr-ied." Tip: Keep the "r" sound soft and smooth, focusing on a balanced pronunciation: "married" (/ˈmɛr.ɪd/).
- Vowel sound errors: People sometimes mispronounce the vowel sound in "married," saying "merry-ed" (/ˈmɛr.iːd/). Tip: Use the short vowel sound /ɛ/ in "married," ensuring it sounds natural and fluid.