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proclamation
Definition:
(nou) a formal public statement (nou) the formal act of proclaiming; giving public notice
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən
Examples:
The final image is the Emancipation proclamation.
The proclamation led to the Neutrality Act.
The whole article is the text of the proclamation.
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Common mistakes of proclamation pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "pro-cla-'ma-tion". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (UK) and /ˌprɑːk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "ma" instead of "cla".
- Skipping syllables: It's common to omit the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pro-'ma-tion". This results in an incomplete pronunciation. The full form is /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (UK) and /ˌprɑːk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (US). Tip: Practice saying all four syllables clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the "o" in "proclamation" as a long "o" sound, saying "pro-'klo-ma-tion". The correct pronunciation features a short "o" sound, /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (UK) and /ˌprɑːk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "o" being pronounced like "ah".
- Incorrect ending: A common mistake is to pronounce the ending as "shun", saying "proclamation" like "pro-cla-ma-'shun". The correct ending is /ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ in both variants. Tip: Remember the "may" sound at the end to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing "pro": Some learners stress "pro" too much, saying "'pro-cla-ma-tion". The stress should be on "ma". The correct pronunciation is /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (UK) and /ˌprɑːk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (US). Tip: Lighten the stress on "pro" to improve fluency.