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opened
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈəʊpənd
Examples:
The distillery was opened to the public.
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Common mistakes of opened pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "o-PEN-ed" instead of "O-pened" /ˈoʊ.pənd/ (US) or /ˈəʊ.pənd/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Many people pronounce the "e" in "opened" too strongly, making it sound like "O-pene-d." The correct pronunciation is /ˈoʊ.pənd/ (US) or /ˈəʊ.pənd/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "e" soft and quick.
- Dropping the final "d": A common mistake is omitting the final "d," resulting in "open" instead of "opened." The last sound is crucial for clarity: /ˈoʊ.pənd/ (US) or /ˈəʊ.pənd/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the full word, focusing on the ending.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some learners mix up the vowel sounds, pronouncing it as "opend" with a short "o." The correct sound is a long "o": /ˈoʊ.pənd/ (US) or /ˈəʊ.pənd/ (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the right vowel length.
- Incorrectly stressing the "ed": Some pronounce "opened" with stress on the "ed," saying "open-ED." The stress should remain on the first syllable: /ˈoʊ.pənd/ (US) or /ˈəʊ.pənd/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to avoid this mistake.