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amen
Definition:
(nou) a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes
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Common mistakes of amen pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce "amen" as /ˈæ.mɛn/ instead of /ˈeɪ.mən/ in the US or /ˈɑː.mɛn/ in the UK. Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "ay" in "day" for US pronunciation.
- Stress placement error: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "a-MEN" instead of the correct "A-men." Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some may say "amen" with a hard "n" sound, like "amen" (/ˈeɪ.mɛn/), instead of the softer "mən." Tip: Practice saying "amen" quickly to help soften the final syllable.
- Overemphasis on the "a": People sometimes exaggerate the "a" sound, making it sound like "ah" instead of the correct "ay." Tip: Keep the "a" short and smooth to sound more natural.
- Dropping the final syllable: Some speakers may truncate "amen" to just "am" or "a." Tip: Always pronounce both syllables to maintain the word's integrity and meaning.