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threatened
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈθretənd
Examples:
The belief that necromancy was real and dangerous threatened many.
Holyokeis threatened again.
In Britain, it is threatened with extirpation.
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Common mistakes of threatened pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "threat-ENED" instead of the correct "THREAT-ened" (ˈθrɛt.ən). Tip: Remember that the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Missing vowel sound: A common mistake is omitting the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "threatned" instead of "threatened" (ˈθrɛt.ən). Tip: Practice the schwa sound to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasis on "th": Learners may over-pronounce the "th" sound, making it sound like "t" instead of the voiced "th" in "threatened" (ˈθrɛt.ən). Tip: Focus on producing a softer "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth.
- Incorrect final "d" sound: Some may pronounce the final "d" too softly or drop it, saying "threaten" instead of "threatened" (ˈθrɛt.ən). Tip: Ensure you clearly articulate the "d" to convey the past tense.
- Vowel confusion: Learners sometimes confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing it as "thrat-ened" instead of "threatened" (ˈθrɛt.ən). Tip: Practice distinguishing between the vowel sounds to enhance clarity in pronunciation.