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pedagogy
Definition:
(nou) the principles and methods of instruction (nou) the profession of a teacher (nou) the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpedəɡɒdʒi
Examples:
Vocal pedagogy is the study of the art and science of voice instruction.
He works in the fields of literacy and pedagogy.
In the 1970s the new pedagogy became compulsory.
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Common mistakes of pedagogy pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "pe-DAG-o-gy" /pəˈdæɡ.ə.dʒi/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the first syllable: "PED-a-go-gy" /ˈpɛd.əˌɡɒdʒ.i/.
- Mispronouncing the "g": People might pronounce the "g" as a hard "g" like in "go," saying "pedagogy" /ˈpɛd.əˌɡoʊ.dʒi/. This is not standard. Tip: Use a soft "g" sound as in "gem" for the second syllable.
- Skipping the middle syllable: Some may say "pedagogy" as "PED-gogy" /ˈpɛd.ɡɒdʒ.i/, omitting the middle syllable. This alters the word's structure. Tip: Ensure all syllables are pronounced: "PED-a-go-gy" /ˈpɛd.əˌɡɒdʒ.i/.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "a" in the first syllable can be mispronounced as a short "a," leading to "PAD-a-go-gy" /ˈpæd.əˌɡɒdʒ.i/. This is incorrect. Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for the first vowel: "PED-a-go-gy" /ˈpɛd.əˌɡɒdʒ.i/.
- Overemphasizing the final "gy": Some may stress the final syllable too much, saying "pedagogy" as "pedag-OGY" /ˈpɛd.əˌɡɒdʒ.i/. This is a common mistake. Tip: Keep the final syllable light and connected to the rest of the word.