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prodigal
Definition:
(nou) a recklessly extravagant consumer
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprɒdɪɡəl
Examples:
That's the story of the prodigal son.
He has two prodigal daughters.
Do you know the story of the prodigal son
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Common mistakes of prodigal pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pro-DI-gal". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈprɒd.ɪ.ɡəl/ (UK) and /ˈprɑː.dɪ.ɡəl/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "pro" sound.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "prodigal" with a short "o" sound, as in "prod-i-gal". The correct pronunciation has a more open "o" sound, /ɒ/ (UK) or /ɑː/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "pro" as in "pro"fessional.
- Overpronouncing the "g": Some may overemphasize the "g" in "prodigal", making it sound like "prod-i-gal". The "g" should be softer, as in /ɡəl/. Tip: Keep the "g" light and fluid within the word.
- Confusing "prodigal" with similar words: Learners might mix up "prodigal" with "prodigious". While both start with "pro", the stress and vowel sounds differ. "Prodigal" is /ˈprɒd.ɪ.ɡəl/ (UK) and "prodigious" is /prəˈdɪdʒ.əs/. Tip: Practice each word separately to clarify their differences.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some may say "prod-i-guhl" instead of "prodigal". The final syllable should sound like /ɡəl/, not /guhl/. Tip: Pay attention to the ending; it should be a clear "gəl".