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prophet
Definition:
(nou) an authoritative person who divines the future (nou) someone who speaks by divine inspiration; someone who is an interpreter of the will of God
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprɒfɪt
Examples:
Muhammad is the last as the prophet and the messenger.
Christians and Jews do believe that the prophet were obedient to God.
That's not the likeness of the prophet.
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Common mistakes of prophet pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "pro-FET". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈprɒf.ɪt/ (UK), /ˈprɑː.fɪt/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the "pro" to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel in the first syllable. Instead of "pro", some say "prah". The correct sound is /ɒ/ in UK and /ɑː/ in US. Tip: Practice the "o" sound like in "hot".
- Omitting the final "t": Some speakers drop the final "t", saying "prophe". This makes the word unclear. The final "t" is crucial in both variants: /t/ in UK and US. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "t" clearly at the end.
- Confusing it with "profit": Learners may mix up "prophet" with "profit", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Profit" has a different vowel sound in the first syllable: /ˈprɒf.ɪt/ (UK), /ˈprɑː.fɪt/ (US). Tip: Remember that "prophet" refers to a messenger, while "profit" relates to earnings.
- Mispronouncing the second syllable: Some might incorrectly pronounce the second syllable as "fet". The correct pronunciation is /ɪt/ in both UK and US. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the second syllable to avoid confusion.