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prosperity
Definition:
(nou) an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment (nou) the condition of prospering; having good fortune
Phonetic Transcription:
prɒˈsperɪti
Examples:
The prosperity generated is immeasurable.
It assures to us the prosperity of the country.
The prosperity lasted through the twenties.
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Common mistakes of prosperity pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "pro-SPER-ity" [prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti]. This is incorrect in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "PROS-perity" [prɑˈspɛr.ɪ.ti].
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" as in "hot." The correct pronunciation is with a short "o" sound, as in "pot" [prɑˈspɛr.ɪ.ti] (US) and "spot" [prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti] (UK). Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding like "ah."
- Overemphasizing the final "ity": Some might say "prosper-i-ty" with equal stress on all syllables. This can sound unnatural. Tip: The final "ity" should be lighter and quicker, making the emphasis on "PROS."
- Ignoring the "r" sound: In fast speech, learners may drop the "r" in "prosperity," saying "posperity." This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Practice articulating the "r" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Misunderstanding the syllable count: Some may think "prosperity" has only three syllables, saying "pros-perity." This is incorrect. Tip: Count the syllables correctly: "PROS-per-i-ty" has four distinct syllables.