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advocacy
Definition:
(nou) active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈædvəkəsi
Examples:
The word 'bad' is, however, liberally used in the realms of politics and advocacy.
Outlawing advocacy is the the most fascist form of advocacy.
He tried to gain advocacy.
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Common mistakes of advocacy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ad-VO-ca-cy". The correct pronunciation places the primary stress on the first syllable: /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ (US), /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some learners pronounce "advocacy" with a hard "c" sound, making it sound like "advocacy". The correct pronunciation has a softer "c" sound, as in /ˈæd.və.kə.si/. Tip: Focus on a softer "c" to maintain the word's flow.
- Skipping the middle syllable: It's common to drop the middle syllable, saying "advo-cy" instead of "advocacy". This alters the word's meaning and clarity. The correct form includes all three syllables: /ˈæd.və.kə.si/. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid omission.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "advocacy" with an incorrect vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "advocacy" with a long "o". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound: /ˈæd.və.kə.si/. Tip: Use a quick, relaxed vowel sound in the second syllable.
- Incorrectly pronouncing "a": A frequent mistake is pronouncing the initial "a" as "ay", leading to "ay-dvocacy". The correct sound is a short "a": /ˈæd.və.kə.si/. Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get comfortable with the short "a" sound.