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How to pronounce:
spend
Phonetic Transcription:
spend
Examples:
Is there any fathomable reason that you should spend the money that you earn
We know you've got the money We just have to spend it bonehead
Lucile Ball used to spend her vacation at the Carefree Resort.
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Common mistakes of spend pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "spend" as /spɛnd/. Tip: Remember, "spend" has only one syllable, so the stress is naturally on the "s".
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is to overpronounce the "d" at the end, making it sound like "spen-d". Tip: The correct pronunciation is /spɛnd/, where the "d" is soft and blends smoothly with the preceding sound.
- Confusing with "spend" and "spendthrift": Some might confuse "spend" with "spendthrift", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the clear, single syllable of "spend" /spɛnd/ to avoid blending it with longer words.
- Lengthening the vowel sound: Learners sometimes elongate the vowel, saying "spaaend". Tip: Keep the vowel sound short and crisp, pronouncing "spend" as /spɛnd/ to maintain clarity.
- Dropping the "s" sound: Some may pronounce "spend" without the initial "s", sounding like "pend". Tip: Always include the "s" sound at the beginning, pronouncing it as /spɛnd/ to ensure the word is recognized correctly.