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progress
Definition:
(nou) gradual improvement or growth or development (nou) the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) (nou) a movement forward
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈɡres
Examples:
Is this approach hidebound and anti progress
The Chinese continued to resist stubbornly and no progress was made.
The inchoate process has evidently continued to progress.
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Common mistakes of progress pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈgress" instead of "ˈpro-gress". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "pruh" instead of "pro" (/prə/ vs. /prɒ/). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound in "progress" as in "go" to ensure clarity.
- Final "s" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "s" as a "z" sound, saying "prog-ˈrez" instead of "prog-ˈress". Tip: Practice the soft "s" sound to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Syllable omission: Some speakers may drop the second syllable, saying "prog" instead of "pro-gress". Tip: Break the word into two clear syllables to avoid this error, emphasizing both parts.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Learners might overemphasize the "g" in "progress", leading to "pro-ˈg-ress". Tip: Keep the "g" sound soft and smooth to maintain proper flow in the word.