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volunteered
Definition:
(nou) a person who freely enlists for service (nou) a person who performs voluntary work (nou) a native or resident of Tennessee
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌvɒlənˈtɪə
Examples:
Kagan volunteered as the pediatrician of the clinic.
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Common mistakes of volunteered pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "vol-ˌun-ˈteered". The correct stress is on the last syllable: "ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪəd" (UK) / "ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪrd" (US). Tip: Focus on placing emphasis on the final part of "volunteered".
- Omitting the "l" sound: A common mistake is dropping the "l" in "volunteered", leading to a pronunciation like "vo-ˈun-teered". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "l" clearly as in "ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪəd" (UK) / "ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪrd" (US).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "vol" instead of "vol" with a short "o" sound. This results in "vɒl" (UK) / "vɑːl" (US) sounding off. Tip: Practice saying "vol" with a clear, short "o" sound.
- Confusing the ending: Learners sometimes mispronounce the ending, saying "volunteer-ed" instead of "volunteered". This can make it sound like two separate words. Tip: Remember that "volunteered" is a single word with a smooth ending: "ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪəd" (UK) / "ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪrd" (US).
- Skipping the "d" sound: Some might pronounce "volunteered" as "volunteer" without the "d", leading to ambiguity. The correct form includes the "d": "ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪəd" (UK) / "ˌvɑː.lənˈtɪrd" (US). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "d" clearly to avoid confusion.