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advocate
Definition:
(nou) a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea (nou) a lawyer who pleads cases in court
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈædvəkeɪt
Examples:
This is the position of the advocate.
She was an advocate of transcendentalism.
How about advocate for the legalization of it
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Common mistakes of advocate pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ad-VO-cate" instead of "AD-vo-cate" /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ (US) or /ˈæd.və.kət/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Omitting vowels: It's common to drop the vowel sounds, pronouncing it as "advocat" /ˈæd.və.kət/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure you articulate all vowel sounds clearly, especially the "o" in the second syllable.
- Confusing the ending: Learners might pronounce "advocate" with a hard "t" sound, like "advocat" /ˈæd.və.kæt/. This is incorrect for the US pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the softer ending "keɪt" or "kət" to sound more natural.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some people pronounce it as a three-syllable word, saying "ad-vo-cate" instead of the correct two syllables. Tip: Break it down into two distinct parts: "AD-vo" and "cate" for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "a": Some may say "advocate" with a short "a" sound, like "advocate" /ˈæd.və.kɪt/. This does not align with standard pronunciations. Tip: Use the broad "a" sound as in "cat" to achieve the correct pronunciation.