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philanthropist
Definition:
(nou) someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
Phonetic Transcription:
fɪˈlænθrəpɪst
Examples:
Berman is the daughter of philanthropist Michael Steinhardt.
He was a philanthropist and accomplished student of the Talmud.
Schneider was philanthropist and a champion of the liberal movement.
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Common mistakes of philanthropist pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "phi-LAN-thropist" instead of the correct "phi-LAN-thro-pist" (ˌfɪl.ənˈθrɒ.pɪst in UK, ˌfɪl.ənˈθrɑː.pɪst in US). Tip: Focus on stressing the "lan" and "thro" syllables.
- Skipping the "h": Some pronounce "philanthropist" without the "h," saying "fil-an-tro-pist." This leads to confusion as the "h" is crucial for correct pronunciation. Tip: Always articulate the "h" sound clearly.
- Overemphasizing the "th": A common mistake is overemphasizing the "th" sound, making it sound like "philan-tro-pist" instead of "thro." The correct pronunciation is with a softer "th" sound (ˈθrɒ in UK, ˈθrɑː in US). Tip: Practice saying "thro" softly to maintain the flow.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the vowel in the first syllable, saying "fee-lanthropist" instead of "filanthropist." The correct vowel sound is a short "i" (ɪ). Tip: Use "fill" as a reference for the first syllable.
- Ignoring the final "t": A frequent error is dropping the final "t," resulting in "philanthropis." This alters the word's integrity. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "t" clearly to complete the word accurately.