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prophesy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprɒfɪsaɪ
Examples:
She just prophesied and I believe her prophesy is slowly coming to pass.
The priests prayed and did prophesy.
The prophesy told him that he will revolutionize soon.
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Common mistakes of prophesy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈphe-sy". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈprɒf.ə.saɪ" (UK) and "ˈprɑː.fə.saɪ" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Confusing "prophesy" with "prophecy": Some may pronounce "prophesy" as if it were "prophecy", saying "ˈprɒf.ə.si" instead. "Prophesy" is a verb, while "prophecy" is a noun. Tip: Distinguish between the two by focusing on their different endings.
- Overlooking the "h": A common mistake is omitting the "h" sound, pronouncing it as "pro-fə-sy". The correct pronunciation includes the "h" sound: "ˈprɒf.ə.saɪ" (UK) and "ˈprɑː.fə.saɪ" (US). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "h" clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the vowel in the first syllable, saying "pruh-fə-sy". The correct vowel sound is "o" as in "lot": "ˈprɒf.ə.saɪ" (UK) and "ˈprɑː.fə.saɪ" (US). Tip: Practice the "o" sound to ensure accuracy.
- Ignoring syllable separation: People sometimes blend the syllables, saying "prophesy" as one smooth word. The correct pronunciation separates them: "ˈprɒf.ə.saɪ" (UK) and "ˈprɑː.fə.saɪ" (US). Tip: Pause slightly between syllables to enhance clarity.