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Common mistakes of writhed pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "writhed" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /ɪ/ instead of /aɪ/. Tip: Remember that "writhed" has the diphthong /aɪ/, as in "ride".
- Ignoring the voiced "th": A common mistake is pronouncing "writhed" with a voiceless "th" sound /θ/ instead of the voiced /ð/. Tip: Focus on placing your tongue between your teeth to create the voiced sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying /ˈraɪðd/ instead of the correct /ˈraɪðd/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to maintain the proper stress pattern.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Learners sometimes make the "d" sound too strong, pronouncing it like /d/ instead of blending it smoothly with the preceding sound. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and connected to the rest of the word.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "writhed" with "writhe" or "writhed" with "writhing". Tip: Remember that "writhed" is the past tense form, pronounced /ˈraɪðd/, while "writhe" is the base form.