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processed
Definition:
(nou) a particular course of action intended to achieve a result (nou) the performance of some composite cognitive activity; an operation that affects mental contents (nou) a writ issued by authority of law; usually compels the defendant's attendance in a civil suit; failure to appear results in a default judgment against the defendant (nou) a mental process that you are not directly aware of (nou) a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant (nou) a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprəʊses
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Common mistakes of processed pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈcessed". The correct pronunciation places the stress on the first syllable: "ˈprɒs.ɛst" (UK), "ˈprɑː.sɛst" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce "processed" with a short "o" sound, saying "ˈprɒs.ɛst". In reality, the "o" in the first syllable should be pronounced as a long "o": "ˈprɑː.sɛst" (US). Tip: Practice with similar words like "process" to hear the difference.
- Silent "c": A common mistake is to pronounce the "c" in "processed", saying "prɒs.ˈsɛst". The correct pronunciation omits the "c" sound, leading to "ˈprɒs.ɛst" (UK), "ˈprɑː.sɛst" (US). Tip: Remember that the "c" is silent in this context.
- Overemphasizing the "ed": Some learners overly stress the "ed" ending, pronouncing it as "prɒs.ɛs.ˈtɪd". The correct form is smoother, sounding like "ˈprɒs.ɛst" (UK), "ˈprɑː.sɛst" (US). Tip: Practice saying "processed" quickly to achieve a natural flow.
- Mispronouncing the "s" sounds: A frequent error is pronouncing the "s" in "processed" as a "z", resulting in "prɒz.ɛst". The correct pronunciation uses the "s" sound: "ˈprɒs.ɛst" (UK), "ˈprɑː.sɛst" (US). Tip: Listen carefully to native speakers to distinguish between "s" and "z" sounds.