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amos
Definition:
(nou) a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet (nou) an Old Testament book telling Amos's prophecies
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Common mistakes of amos pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "a-MOS" instead of "AM-os" (/ˈeɪ.məs/ in US, /ˈeɪ.məʊs/ in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sound: The "a" in "amos" is often mispronounced as "ah" instead of the correct "ay" sound. Tip: Practice saying "day" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might say "a-mo-s" with three syllables instead of the correct two. Tip: Focus on keeping it concise as "AM-os" (/ˈeɪ.məs/ in US, /ˈeɪ.məʊs/ in UK).
- Confusing the final "s" sound: Learners may pronounce the "s" as a "z" sound, saying "AM-oz". Tip: Ensure the final "s" is pronounced clearly as an unvoiced "s" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "m": Some people stress the "m" too much, making it sound like "AM-mos". Tip: Keep the "m" sound soft and blend it naturally with the surrounding vowels.