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oppressed
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈpres
Examples:
Be the enemy of oppressor and supporters of oppressed.
The condition of the oppressed and deprived was no longer the same.
The prospects of the future oppressed him heavily.
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Common mistakes of oppressed pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may stress the first syllable, saying "OP-pressed" instead of the correct "op-PRESSED" /əˈprɛst/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "oppressed" with a long "o" sound, saying /oʊˈprɛst/. The correct pronunciation uses a short "o" as in /əˈprɛst/. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound, similar to "uh."
- Overemphasizing the "ed": Some may pronounce the "ed" ending too strongly, saying "oppressed" as /əˈprɛs-ɛd/. The correct pronunciation is more subtle, as in /əˈprɛst/. Tip: Treat the "ed" as a soft ending and blend it smoothly.
- Dropping the second syllable: A frequent error is saying "opress" instead of "oppressed" /əˈprɛst/. This omits the necessary "ed" ending. Tip: Always include the "ed" to convey the past tense meaning.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "oppressed" with "oppress" /əˈprɛs/. While they share a root, "oppressed" has a distinct past tense form. Tip: Pay attention to the context to choose the correct form.