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apostolic
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
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Common mistakes of apostolic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ap-o-ˈstol-ic". The correct pronunciation places primary stress on the third syllable: "ˌap-ə-ˈstɒl-ɪk" (UK) or "ˌæp-ə-ˈstɑː-lɪk" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "stol".
- Vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce the first vowel, saying "a" as in "cat" instead of the schwa sound "ə". The correct pronunciation starts with a softer sound: "ˌap-ə-ˈstɒl-ɪk" (UK) or "ˌæp-ə-ˈstɑː-lɪk" (US). Tip: Practice with the schwa sound to soften the first syllable.
- Syllable division: A common mistake is to break "apostolic" into four syllables: "a-pos-to-lic". The word actually has three syllables: "ˌap-ə-ˈstɒl-ɪk" (UK) or "ˌæp-ə-ˈstɑː-lɪk" (US). Tip: Remember to combine the first two syllables for clarity.
- Final consonant pronunciation: Some speakers may drop the final "c" sound, pronouncing it as "apostoli". The correct pronunciation includes the "c": "ˌap-ə-ˈstɒl-ɪk" (UK) or "ˌæp-ə-ˈstɑː-lɪk" (US). Tip: Emphasize the "k" sound at the end to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing "t": In some cases, speakers may pronounce the "t" in "apostolic" too softly, making it sound like "apostolic". The correct pronunciation is clear: "ˌap-ə-ˈstɒl-ɪk" (UK) or "ˌæp-ə-ˈstɑː-lɪk" (US). Tip: Ensure the "t" is pronounced distinctly to avoid confusion.