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promote
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈməʊt
Examples:
The ideology they promote is an oxymoron.
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Common mistakes of promote pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "promote" with a short "o" sound, like in "pot" /pɒt/. This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is with a long "o" sound /prəˈmoʊt/ (US) or /prəˈməʊt/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the "o" sound.
- Misplaced stress: Many people place stress on the first syllable, saying "PROM-ote" instead of the correct "pro-MOTE" /prəˈmoʊt/ (US) or /prəˈməʊt/ (UK). Tip: Always stress the second syllable to sound natural.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some learners pronounce "promote" with an exaggerated "r" sound, making it sound like "promote" /prəˈmoʊrt/. This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and focus on the "o" instead.
- Dropping the final "e": A common mistake is to drop the final "e," pronouncing it as "promot" /prəˈmoʊt/. This is incorrect. The "e" is silent but essential for correct spelling. Tip: Remember that the final "e" is silent in "promote."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "promote" with "promoted" or "promotion," mispronouncing it as "pro-MOT-ed" or "pro-MO-tion." Tip: Practice saying "promote" clearly to differentiate it from its related forms.