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united

Phonetic Transcription:

juːˈnaɪtɪd

Examples:

He militated in favour of a united and integrated Europe.

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Common mistakes of united pronunciation

Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "u-ˈnited." The correct stress is on the second syllable: "u-ˈnited" (US) / "ju-ˈnʌɪ.tɪd" (UK). Tip: Focus on saying "nited" with emphasis.
Vowel sound confusion: Many pronounce "united" with a short "u" sound, like "ʌ" in "cup." The correct pronunciation starts with a long "ju" sound: "ju-" (US) / "ju-" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "you" before "nited."
Dropping the "t": Some speakers omit the "t" sound in "united," pronouncing it as "u-ˈnaɪ.dɪd." The "t" is important and should be clearly pronounced. Tip: Emphasize the "t" to maintain clarity.
Mispronouncing the "i": Learners may say "un-ˈnaɪ.təd," confusing the vowel sound. The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound: "i" as in "kit." Tip: Say "kit" before "ted" to get the right sound.
Syllable count errors: Some people mistakenly treat "united" as a three-syllable word, saying "u-ˈni-ted." It is a two-syllable word: "u-ˈnited." Tip: Break it down into two clear parts to avoid confusion.

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How do you pronounce "united"?

The pronunciation of "united" in American English is /juˈnaɪ.tɪd/ and in British English, it is also /juˈnaɪ.tɪd/. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "na," which is pronounced like "nigh."

What are the syllables in "united"?

The word "united" has three syllables: "u," "ni," and "ted." You can break it down as /juˈnaɪ.tɪd/, emphasizing the second syllable.

Is there a schwa sound in "united"?

Yes, the "ted" in "united" contains a schwa sound, pronounced as /ɪd/. This makes it sound softer and less stressed compared to the other syllables.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "united"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying it as /ˈjuː.naɪ.tɪd/, which emphasizes the first syllable instead of the correct second syllable. Remember to focus on the "na" for accurate pronunciation.