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promotion

Definition:

(nou) a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution (nou) act of raising in rank or position (nou) encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something (nou) the advancement of some enterprise

Phonetic Transcription:

prəˈməʊʃən

Examples:

It was the second promotion of the team.

Thanks for the wishes and the promotion.

The opposite of a demotion is a promotion.

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Common mistakes of promotion pronunciation

Stress on the wrong syllable: Many people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈmo-tion" instead of the correct "ˈpro-mo-tion". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
Mispronouncing the vowel sound: Some pronounce "promotion" with a short "o" sound, like "prə-ˈmɒ-tion" (UK). The correct pronunciation uses a long "o" sound, "prə-ˈmo-tion". Tip: Focus on elongating the "o" in the first syllable.
Dropping the "t" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "t" sound in "promotion", leading to "pro-mo-tion". The correct pronunciation is "prə-ˈmoʊ-ʃən" (US) with a clear "t" sound. Tip: Pay attention to articulating the "t" to maintain clarity.
Overemphasizing the "o" sound: Some speakers overly stress the "o" in "promotion", making it sound like "pro-ˈmo-tion". The correct stress pattern is "ˈpro-mo-tion". Tip: Keep the "o" balanced with the other syllables to avoid distortion.
Confusing the ending sound: People sometimes pronounce "promotion" with an "s" sound at the end, saying "pro-mo-ˈsion". The correct ending is "ʃən" as in "ˈpro-mo-tion". Tip: Practice the ending by repeating similar words like "nation" or "station" for better clarity.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "promotion" in American English?

In American English, "promotion" is pronounced as /prəˈmoʊ.ʃən/. The primary stress is on the second syllable, which sounds like "moh," while the first syllable is a schwa, sounding like "pruh."

What is the British pronunciation of "promotion"?

In British English, "promotion" is pronounced as /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/. The main difference is in the vowel sound of the second syllable, which sounds like "moh" in American English but "moh" in British English.

How many syllables are in the word "promotion"?

The word "promotion" has three syllables: "pro," "mo," and "tion." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the second syllable receiving the primary stress.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "promotion"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress on the first syllable, saying "PRO-mo-tion" instead of "pro-MO-tion." Remember that the correct stress is on the second syllable to sound natural.