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unrequited
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd
Examples:
This is the pain of unrequited love.
The song is a mournful ballad about unrequited love.
He also has an unrequited love for the president of Boom
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Common mistakes of unrequited pronunciation
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "un-re-ˈquited". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌʌn.rɪˈkwaɪ.tɪd". Tip: Emphasize "kwaɪ" to pronounce it correctly.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: The vowel sounds in "unrequited" can be tricky. Some may say "ʌn.reˈkwɪ.tɪd" instead of "ˌʌn.rɪˈkwaɪ.tɪd". Tip: Focus on the "ɪ" in the second syllable and "aɪ" in the third.
- Omitting the "r" sound: Learners sometimes drop the "r" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ʌn.əˈkwaɪ.tɪd". The correct pronunciation includes the "r": "ˌʌn.rɪˈkwaɪ.tɪd". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly.
- Confusing the ending: Some might say "unrequit-ed" with an extra syllable, making it "ʌn.rɪˈkwɪ.təd". The correct form has only four syllables: "ˌʌn.rɪˈkwaɪ.tɪd". Tip: Keep the last syllable short and crisp.
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: A common mistake is to overly stress the first syllable, resulting in "ˈʌn.re.kwɪ.tɪd". The primary stress should be on the third syllable. Tip: Practice saying it with a light touch on the first syllable.