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How to pronounce:
perturbed
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈtɜːb
Examples:
I was perturbed by the accident.
The meeting was perturbed by his decision.
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Common mistakes of perturbed pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "per-TURBed" instead of the correct "PER-turbed" /pərˈtɜrbd/ (US) /pəˈtɜːbd/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Ignoring the "r" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "r" sound, leading to a pronunciation like "peh-turbed." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "r" clearly as in "perturbed."
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "perturbed" with an exaggerated "t" sound, sounding like "per-turb-ed." This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and connected to the following syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Learners might say "perturbd" with a short "u" sound instead of the correct "ur" as in "fur." Tip: Focus on the vowel sound /ɜr/ to get it right.
- Skipping the final "d": Some may drop the final "d," pronouncing it as "perturb." This changes the meaning. Tip: Always finish with the "d" sound to convey the correct form of the word.