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How to pronounce:
summoned
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsʌmən
Examples:
The army was summoned to quell the looting and nationalist street riots.
He summoned him to the court.
The council was summoned primarily for the condemnation of Adoptionism.
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Common mistakes of summoned pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sum-ˈmon-ed". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈsʌm.ən(d)" in both US and UK. Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable to improve clarity.
- Omitting the final sound: A common mistake is dropping the final "d" sound, resulting in "ˈsʌm.ən". This can lead to confusion with similar words. Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "d" clearly at the end of "summoned".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some people may mispronounce the "u" in "summoned" as "ʊ" instead of "ʌ". This can make the word sound incorrect. Tip: Remember that the "u" in "summoned" is pronounced like the "u" in "sun".
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might pronounce the first syllable too short, leading to "sʌm.ən(d)". The vowel should be slightly longer, as in "ˈsʌm.ən(d)". Tip: Stretch the "ʌ" sound a bit to match the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some may pronounce "summoned" with an exaggerated "n" sound, resulting in "sʌm.ˈnən(d)". The "n" should be subtle. Tip: Keep the "n" soft and blend it smoothly into the following vowel sound.