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(nou) United States prizefighter who won the world heavyweight championship three times (born in 1942) (nou) the fourth caliph of Islam who is considered to be the first caliph by Shiites; he was a cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad; after his assassination Islam was divided into Shiite and Sunnite sects
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Common mistakes of ali pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-'li" instead of the correct "'a-li". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, which is the primary stress in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "ali" with a long "a" sound, like "ay", resulting in "'ay-li". The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" as in "cat" [ˈæli]. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Learners sometimes pronounce the "i" too strongly, saying "a-'lee" instead of "'a-li". Tip: Keep the "i" subtle and quick, as it should not be overly stressed.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some might elongate the "a" in "ali", leading to "'ah-li". The correct pronunciation has a short vowel sound [ˈæli] in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying "a" as in "apple" to maintain the correct length.
- Ignoring regional accents: Non-native speakers might not recognize the slight variations in pronunciation across different English accents. Tip: Listen to native speakers from both the US and UK to understand these subtle differences and improve your own pronunciation.