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How to pronounce:
scared
Phonetic Transcription:
skeəd
Examples:
Are you not scared of quietus
The roommate is confused and scared.
At the time it scared him witless.
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Common mistakes of scared pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "scared" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "skerd" instead of /skɛrd/ (US) or /skeəd/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "a" as in "air" to ensure the correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the ending sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "d" sound, resulting in "scare" instead of "scared". This can change the meaning significantly. Tip: Practice saying "scared" clearly, emphasizing the "d" at the end.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "scared" as /skərd/. This is not standard. Tip: Remember that "scared" has primary stress on the first syllable: /ˈskɛrd/ (US) or /ˈskeəd/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "scared" with "scarred", pronouncing it as /skɑrd/. This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; "scared" has an "a" sound as in "air".
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some may pronounce "scared" with an exaggerated "s" sound, making it sound like "ssscared". This is non-standard. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and smooth, focusing on the flow into the "c" sound.