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apostle
Definition:
(nou) an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform (nou) any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people (nou) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈpɒsəl
Examples:
He was called the apostle of the blacks.
I have the vocation of an apostle.
It occurs only in the writings of this seraphic apostle.
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Common mistakes of apostle pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈPOS-tle". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈa-pɒs-əl" (UK) / "əˈpɑsəl" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may say "a-ˈPAW-səl", using a long "a" sound. The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound in the first syllable: "ˈa" (UK) / "ə" (US). Tip: Practice saying "ah" quickly to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": In "apostle", the "t" is soft and often almost silent, leading to "a-ˈPOS-tel". The correct pronunciation is "ˈa-pɒs-əl" (UK) / "əˈpɑsəl" (US). Tip: Try saying it without a strong "t" to achieve a smoother sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might say "a-ˈPOS-tel", adding an unnecessary syllable. The correct pronunciation has only three syllables: "ˈa-pɒs-əl" (UK) / "əˈpɑsəl" (US). Tip: Count the syllables as you practice to avoid adding extra ones.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "apostle" with "apostolic", leading to mispronunciation. "Apostle" is pronounced "ˈa-pɒs-əl" (UK) / "əˈpɑsəl" (US), while "apostolic" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct sounds of each word.