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upended
Examples:
Carcass and belt separately are upended, to axis vertical positions.
Half of it upended from how we do things.
Being upended out of the water was a pretty dramatic result.
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Common mistakes of upended pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "up-EN-ded" instead of the correct "up-ˈen-dəd". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable in "upended".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "u" in "upended" as a long vowel, like "ū". The correct pronunciation is with a short "u" sound, as in "ʌ". Tip: Practice saying "up" to get the right short vowel sound.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may say "upend" instead of "upended", dropping the final syllable. This changes the meaning and makes it incorrect. Tip: Always include the "ed" ending to convey the past tense.
- Confusing "d" and "t": Learners sometimes pronounce the "d" in "upended" as "t", saying "upent" instead of "upended". This alters the word entirely. Tip: Focus on the voiced "d" sound at the end to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the "ed" ending: Some speakers may excessively stress the "ed" ending, making it sound awkward. The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "dəd". Tip: Keep the "ed" ending light and connected to the preceding syllable for natural flow.