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moved

Phonetic Transcription:

muːvd

Examples:

It was moved back and the impropriety of the move was discussed.

She was moved by the threnody.

She was moved to the sanatorium.

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Common mistakes of moved pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "moved" as /muːvd/. The correct pronunciation is /muːvd/ for both US and UK. Tip: Focus on the single syllable to avoid confusion.
Adding extra sounds: A common mistake is adding a vowel sound, pronouncing it as "mou-ved" /ˈmaʊ.vɪd/. This is incorrect. The correct form is /muːvd/. Tip: Practice saying "moved" quickly to eliminate any added sounds.
Confusing with "move": Some might confuse "moved" with the present tense "move," leading to mispronunciation. "Move" is pronounced /muːv/, while "moved" is /muːvd/. Tip: Remember that "moved" has a voiced "d" sound at the end.
Dropping the "d": Learners sometimes omit the "d" sound, saying "move" as /muːv/ instead of "moved" /muːvd/. This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Emphasize the final "d" to ensure clarity in communication.
Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce "moved" with a short vowel sound, saying /mʊvd/. The correct pronunciation features a long vowel, /muːvd/. Tip: Practice elongating the vowel sound to improve accuracy.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "moved" in American English?

In American English, "moved" is pronounced as /muːvd/. The vowel sound is a long "oo" as in "food," and the "d" at the end is voiced.

What is the British pronunciation of "moved"?

In British English, "moved" is also pronounced as /muːvd/. The pronunciation is the same as in American English, with the long "oo" sound and voiced "d."

Is there a schwa sound in "moved"?

No, there is no schwa sound in "moved." The pronunciation is clear and consists of two syllables, with the first syllable being stressed: "moved" has a strong vowel sound without any reduction.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "moved"?

One common mistake is mispronouncing "moved" as /mʊvd/, using a short "u" sound instead of the long "oo." It's important to emphasize the correct vowel sound to avoid confusion with the word "mood."