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protestant
Definition:
(nou) an adherent of Protestantism (nou) the Protestant churches and denominations collectively
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprɒtɪstənt
Examples:
The protestant church is the oldest in the town.
He is the founder of the protestant church of Albania.
At the end of his schooling in Augsburg, the protestant reformation began.
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Common mistakes of protestant pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pro-'test-ant" instead of the correct "'pro-test-ant" (ˈprɒtɪstənt in UK, ˈprɑtɪstənt in US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "protestant" as a long "o" sound, resulting in "pro-'toast-ant." The correct sound is a short "o" as in "pot" (ˈprɒtɪstənt in UK). Tip: Practice the short "o" sound for accuracy.
- Final "t" sound: A common mistake is to soften the final "t," saying "protestan'" instead of the clear "t" in "protestant" (ˈprɑtɪstənt in US). Tip: Ensure the "t" is pronounced sharply.
- Syllable division: Some people incorrectly divide the syllables, pronouncing it as "pro-test-ant." The correct division is "pro-test-ant" (ˈprɒtɪstənt in UK, ˈprɑtɪstənt in US). Tip: Practice saying it slowly to master the correct syllable flow.
- Overemphasis on "ant": Learners may overly stress the last syllable, saying "pro-test-'ant" instead of the balanced "pro-test-ant." The stress should remain on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the emphasis on the first syllable for proper pronunciation.