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mentioned
Definition:
(nou) a remark that calls attention to something or someone (nou) a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage (nou) an official recognition of merit
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmenʃən
Examples:
People mentioned criminals speak of cajolery.
The source of the title is from a quote by Lee DeForest mentioned in the film.
Both of the mentioned terms refer to the same idiom.
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Common mistakes of mentioned pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "men-ˈtioned". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈmen-ʧənd". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "men" sound for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing "mentioned" with a long "e" sound, like "ˈmiːn-ʧənd". The correct vowel sound is short: "ˈmen-ʧənd". Tip: Practice saying "men" to get the vowel right.
- Missing the "t" sound: Some speakers omit the "t" in "mentioned", pronouncing it as "ˈmen-ʃənd". This changes the word's clarity. Tip: Focus on the "t" sound at the end to ensure correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "ed": Learners sometimes pronounce "mentioned" as "ˈmen-ʧəd" with an exaggerated "ed" sound. In reality, it should sound more like "ʧənd". Tip: Practice saying the word quickly to smooth out the ending.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some people incorrectly break it into more syllables, saying "men-tion-ed". The correct division is two syllables: "ˈmen-ʧənd". Tip: Keep it concise with just two parts for better flow.