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Say 'vo' with a short 'o' sound like in 'pot'.
Next, say 'ca' with a schwa sound, like 'kuh'.
End with 'sy', pronouncing the 'cy' as 'see'.
ad-vo-ca-see
add-vo-cu-si
ad-vo-ci
Start with 'ad' like in 'add'.
Say 'vo' with a short 'o' sound like in 'pot'.
Next, say 'ca' with a schwa sound, like 'kuh'.
End with 'sy', pronouncing the 'cy' as 'see'.
ad-vo-ca-see
add-vo-cu-si
ad-vo-ci
The stress is on the first syllable: AD-vo-ca-cy.
'Advocacy' has four syllables: ad-vo-ca-cy.
The 'c' in 'advocacy' is pronounced like an 's'.
The act of supporting a cause or proposal.
[ˈædvəkət]
A person who supports a cause
[ˈædvəˌkeɪt]
To support a cause
[ədˈvaɪs]
Suggestion about what to do
Stress on the first syllable for 'advocacy', second for 'advocate' (verb).
'Advocacy' and 'advocate' (noun) share the same stress pattern.
- 'advocacy' ends in 'see', 'advice' ends in 'ice'.
Place emphasis on the first syllable. This helps with clarity and understanding.
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