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proposal
Definition:
(nou) something proposed (such as a plan or assumption) (nou) an offer of marriage (nou) the act of making a proposal
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈpəʊzəl
Examples:
That was the idea of the proposal.
That's the gist of the proposal.
The Board approved the proposal.
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Common mistakes of proposal pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈpo-zal". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the third syllable: "prə-ˈpoʊ-zəl" (US) and "prə-ˈpəʊ-zəl" (UK). Tip: Focus on the last syllable to get it right.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "o" in the first syllable, saying "pro" instead of "prə". The correct pronunciation starts with a schwa sound: "prə-ˈpo-zal". Tip: Practice the schwa sound by saying "uh" quickly.
- Omitting the final "l": Some speakers drop the final "l", resulting in "pro-ˈpo-zə". This can lead to confusion, as the correct form is "prə-ˈpoʊ-zəl" (US) or "prə-ˈpəʊ-zəl" (UK). Tip: Always pronounce the "l" clearly at the end.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Learners sometimes pronounce the "o" in "proposal" too strongly, saying "pro-ˈpO-sal". The correct pronunciation has a softer "o": "prə-ˈpo-zəl". Tip: Keep the "o" light and focus on the stress in the last syllable.
- Mixing up vowel lengths: Some may confuse the length of the vowels, pronouncing "proposal" with equal stress on all syllables. The correct pronunciation has varied vowel lengths: "prə-ˈpoʊ-zəl" (US) and "prə-ˈpəʊ-zəl" (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the rhythm and length differences.