How to pronounce "promoted"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "promoted"

Learn how to break down "promoted" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

pro-moted
2 syllables

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P R AH0 M OW1 T IH0 D
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "promoted"

Verb

  • To raise (someone) to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank.
    Example: "He promoted his clerk to office manager."
  • To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
    Example: "They promoted the abolition of daylight saving time."
  • To encourage, urge or incite.
  • (usually in passive form) To elevate to a higher league.
    Example: "At the end of the season, three teams are promoted to the Premier League."
  • To increase the activity of (a catalyst) by changing its surface structure.
  • To exchange (a pawn) for a queen or other piece when it reaches the eighth rank.
    Example: "Having crossed the chessboard, his pawn was promoted to a queen."
  • To move on to a subsequent stage of education.
    Example: "At the end of Primary 6 students can promote directly to the secondary section of SIS."

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