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How to pronounce:
showed
Definition:
(nou) the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining (nou) something intended to communicate a particular impression (nou) a social event involving a public performance or entertainment (nou) pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
Phonetic Transcription:
ʃəʊ
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Common mistakes of showed pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "showed" with a short vowel sound, like /ʃoʊd/. In both US and UK English, the correct pronunciation uses a long vowel sound /ʃoʊd/. Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel to get it right.
- Ignoring the ending sound: A common mistake is dropping the final "d" sound, leading to "show" instead of "showed." The correct pronunciation includes the /d/ sound at the end, as in /ʃoʊd/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to emphasize the ending.
- Confusing "showed" with "show": Some may pronounce "showed" as if it were the present tense "show," resulting in /ʃoʊ/. However, "showed" should be pronounced as /ʃoʊd/. Tip: Remember that "showed" indicates past tense, which includes the /d/ sound.
- Mispronouncing the "sh" sound: Learners might say "showed" with a hard "s" sound, resulting in /soʊd/. The correct pronunciation starts with the /ʃ/ sound, as in /ʃoʊd/. Tip: Practice the "sh" sound separately to build confidence.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "showed" as /ʃoʊˈd/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈʃoʊd/. Tip: Say the word out loud, emphasizing the first syllable to improve clarity.