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Vowel Minimal Pair

Hoe uit te spreken said vs sad

Belangrijkste Fonetische Contrast

‘Said’ (⁄sɛd⁄) has the mid-front vowel ⁄ɛ⁄; ‘sad’ (⁄sæd⁄) has the open front vowel ⁄æ⁄.

Contrast: Mid ⁄ɛ⁄ vs open ⁄æ⁄

said

⁄sɛd⁄

Lettergrepen

SAID

Definitie:

simple past and past participle of say

“It´s said to be a good roadhouse.”

sad

⁄sæd⁄

Lettergrepen

SAD

Definitie:

Emotionally negative.

“She gets sad when he's away.”

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Difference between said and sad?

‘Said’ (⁄sɛd⁄) has the mid-front vowel ⁄ɛ⁄; ‘sad’ (⁄sæd⁄) has the open front vowel ⁄æ⁄.

Syllable stress in said vs sad?

"said" has 1 syllables (said). "sad" has 1 syllables (sad).

Why are said and sad easily confused?

Mid ⁄ɛ⁄ vs open ⁄æ⁄

Example sentences for said and sad?

"said": It´s said to be a good roadhouse. "sad": She gets sad when he's away.