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prophesying
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprɒfɪsaɪ
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Common mistakes of prophesying pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on "prophesizing" as "ˈprɒfɪsaɪɪŋ" instead of the correct "ˈprɒfɪsaɪɪŋ" (UK) / "ˈprɑːfɪsaɪɪŋ" (US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "pro".
- Overemphasizing the "ph": Many pronounce "prophesying" with an exaggerated "ph" sound, making it sound like "ˈproʊfɪsaɪɪŋ". Tip: Keep the "ph" soft, as in "f", to maintain the correct flow of the word.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some speakers use an incorrect vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "pro-fess-izing" instead of "pro-phes-izing". Tip: Focus on the "phe" as in "fess" to ensure clarity in your pronunciation.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners often mistakenly pronounce "prophesying" with an additional syllable, saying "pro-phe-sy-sing". Tip: Keep it to four syllables: "pro-phes-izing" to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some pronounce "prophesying" as "prophesy-ing" with a clear "y" sound at the end. Tip: The correct ending is a soft "ing" sound, blending smoothly with the preceding syllables.