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prophetic
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈfetɪk
Examples:
This is of the prophetic legacy.
The last statement was prophetic.
In the case of Clarence Thomas, it is prophetic.
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Common mistakes of prophetic pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "pro-FET-ic" instead of "pro-PHET-ic" /prəˈfɛtɪk/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable for clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The first syllable is often mispronounced as "pruh" instead of "pro" /prəʊ/ (UK) or /proʊ/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "pro" with a long "o" sound to improve accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some might pronounce it as "prophe-TIC" instead of "prophet-ic" /prəˈfɛtɪk/. Tip: Focus on blending the "t" smoothly into the following vowel for a natural sound.
- Ignoring the "c": People sometimes omit the "c" sound, saying "pro-fet-ic" instead of "pro-phet-ic" /prəˈfɛtɪk/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "c" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Mispronouncing the last syllable: Some may say "prophet-ick" instead of "prophetic" /prəˈfɛtɪk/. Tip: Keep the last syllable short and crisp to ensure the correct pronunciation.