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How to pronounce:
related
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˈleɪtɪd
Examples:
The stabbing involved was directly related to the food served by the vendor.
Ichthyology involves many areas of study related to fishes and their habitat.
David O. McKay wasn't involved because of age related incapacity.
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Common mistakes of related pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "re-LA-ted" instead of the correct "RE-la-ted" (ˈrɪˌleɪ.tɪd). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" too harshly, making it sound like "re-lay-ted." The correct pronunciation is softer: "related" (ˈrɪˌleɪ.tɪd). Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Vowel confusion: Some may confuse the vowel sounds, saying "rel-a-ted" instead of the correct "related" (ˈrɪˌleɪ.tɪd). Tip: Focus on the "ɪ" sound in the first syllable and the "eɪ" in the second.
- Dropping the vowel: Occasionally, learners might drop the vowel sound, pronouncing it as "r-lated." The correct form includes all vowel sounds, "related" (ˈrɪˌleɪ.tɪd). Tip: Ensure you pronounce each syllable clearly.
- Incorrectly blending syllables: Some might blend the syllables too much, saying "related" like "ralated." The correct pronunciation is distinct: "related" (ˈrɪˌleɪ.tɪd). Tip: Practice saying each syllable separately before speeding up.