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suspended
Phonetic Transcription:
səˈspend
Examples:
A light bulb hanging from the ceiling and a chandelier suspended on heavy chains filled the room with a yellow light.
The paper is then suspended in the solvent.
He was suspended from the school.
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Common mistakes of suspended pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sus-ˈpen-ded". The correct stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK English: "sə-ˈspɛn-dɪd". Tip: Remember to emphasize "pen" when saying "suspended".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "suspended" with a short "u", sounding like "sʌs-pɛndəd". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the first syllable: "sə-ˈspɛn-dɪd". Tip: Practice the initial syllable with a relaxed "sə" sound.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: A common mistake is pronouncing the last syllable as "dəd" instead of "dɪd". This can lead to saying "suspended" as "sə-ˈspɛn-dəd". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in "dɪd" for clarity.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some learners may overemphasize the "s" and "d" sounds, leading to a choppy pronunciation like "sʌs-ˈpɛn-dəd". The smoother pronunciation is "sə-ˈspɛn-dɪd". Tip: Aim for fluidity and connect the sounds smoothly.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may say "suspended" with a long "e", sounding like "sə-ˈspēn-dəd". The correct pronunciation has a short "e": "sə-ˈspɛn-dɪd". Tip: Practice saying "pen" quickly to maintain the short vowel sound.