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propitious
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈpɪʃəs
Examples:
It was a sweet and propitious omen.
The timing for all this is propitious.
This is the propitious selection in insurance.
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Common mistakes of propitious pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pro-PIT-ious". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the third syllable: /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "piti" in "propitious".
- Vowel confusion: The first vowel sound can be tricky. Some may pronounce it as "pruh-PIT-ious" instead of the correct /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/. Tip: Practice saying "pruh" lightly to avoid confusion with the stressed syllable.
- Dropping the "t": Some speakers might omit the "t" sound, saying "pro-picious". This alters the pronunciation. The correct form has a clear "t" sound: /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/. Tip: Enunciate the "t" to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "i" in the second syllable, leading to "pro-pi-TIOUS". The correct pronunciation is /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/. Tip: Keep the "i" subtle and focus on the overall flow of the word.
- Incorrect final syllable: Some may mispronounce the last syllable as "us" instead of "əs", saying "propitious" like "propit-us". The correct IPA is /prəˈpɪʃ.əs/. Tip: Practice the schwa sound /ə/ to get the ending right.