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prioritize
Phonetic Transcription:
praˈjɔːəˌtaɪz
Examples:
Parties prioritize new political policies.
Simply prioritize the articles and assign accordingly.
It would represent the choice how to prioritize the three.
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Common mistakes of prioritize pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pri-OR-i-tize". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /praɪˈɔːrəˌtaɪz/ (UK) or /praɪˈɔːrɪˌtaɪz/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "or" part.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the "o" in "prioritize" as a long "o" sound, saying "pry-o-ri-tize". The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound: /ˈɔːr/ (UK) or /ɔːr/ (US). Tip: Focus on a quick, rounded "or" sound.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is to drop the second "o" sound, saying "prioritize" as "pry-ritize". This changes the word's structure and meaning. The full pronunciation is /praɪˈɔːrəˌtaɪz/ (UK) or /praɪˈɔːrɪˌtaɪz/ (US). Tip: Practice saying all syllables clearly.
- Incorrect ending: Some learners pronounce the ending as "tize", sounding like "prioritiz". The correct ending is "taɪz" /taɪz/ in both UK and US pronunciations. Tip: Pay attention to the "taɪz" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: A mistake is to stress the first syllable too heavily, saying "PRI-oritize". This can lead to confusion. The main stress should be on the third syllable: /praɪˈɔːrəˌtaɪz/ (UK) or /praɪˈɔːrɪˌtaɪz/ (US). Tip: Keep the first syllable light and focus on the third.