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apostate
Definition:
(nou) a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈpɒsteɪt
Examples:
The media love an apostate, and Ron Fitzsimmons is the apostate of the moment.
He was therefore the first apostate.
The line of reasoning is the apostate line of reasoning.
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Common mistakes of apostate pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "a-POS-tate." The correct pronunciation is ˈæp.əˌsteɪt in US and ˈæp.əʊˌsteɪt in UK. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "ah" instead of "æ," leading to "ah-postate." The correct sound is /æ/ as in "cat." Tip: Practice the short "a" sound to improve accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the final "t": People often pronounce the final "t" too harshly, resulting in "apostATE." The correct pronunciation has a softer ending, ˈæp.əˌsteɪt. Tip: Focus on a smooth transition from the vowel to the "t."
- Skipping syllables: Some speakers may inadvertently drop the second syllable, saying "AP-stay." This omits the important middle sound. Tip: Clearly articulate each syllable to ensure clarity in "apostate."
- Confusing with similar words: There is a tendency to mix up "apostate" with "apostle," leading to mispronunciation. "Apostate" is pronounced ˈæp.əˌsteɪt, while "apostle" is əˈpɑːs.əl. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct syllable structures of both words.