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How to pronounce:
seized
Phonetic Transcription:
siːz
Examples:
The boat was seized.
The ivory at the palace was seized.
He is not seized by somnolence or sleep.
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Common mistakes of seized pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "seized" with a short "i" sound, like "sized" /saɪzd/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on the long "e" sound /siːzd/ to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect stress pattern: A common mistake is stressing the wrong syllable, saying "SEIZED" instead of "seized". In English, "seized" is a single-syllable word. Tip: Remember that there is no secondary stress in "seized"; it's simply /siːzd/.
- Overemphasizing the "z" sound: Some may pronounce "seized" with an exaggerated "z" sound, making it sound like "see-zed". This can alter the meaning. Tip: Keep the "z" soft and smooth, as in /siːzd/, without extra emphasis.
- Confusing with "seize": Learners sometimes mix up "seized" with the present tense "seize". Both have the same root but differ in tense. Tip: Remember "seized" is past tense, pronounced /siːzd/, while "seize" is /siːz/.
- Neglecting the final sound: Some might drop the final "d" sound, pronouncing it as "seize" /siːz/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "d" clearly at the end, as in /siːzd/.