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antioch
Definition:
(nou) a town in southern Turkey; ancient commercial center and capital of Syria; an early center of Christianity
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Common mistakes of antioch pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "an-ˈti-och". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈan-ti-och". Tip: Practice saying "ˈan" louder to emphasize the correct stress.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "antioch" with a long "i" sound, saying "an-ˈtaɪ-och". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound: "ˈan-ti-och". Tip: Focus on keeping the "i" short and crisp.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": A common mistake is to pronounce the "ch" like "ch" in "chocolate", resulting in "an-ti-ˈtʃok". In "antioch", it should sound more like a soft "k": "ˈan-ti-och". Tip: Practice saying "och" softly, like in "loch".
- Skipping syllables: Some may say "an-och", omitting the "ti" altogether. This leaves out an essential part of the word. The correct pronunciation is "ˈan-ti-och". Tip: Break it down into three clear syllables to avoid skipping any.
- Mispronouncing the "a": A frequent error is pronouncing the "a" as "æ", saying "ˈænti-och". The correct sound is a short "a": "ˈan-ti-och". Tip: Think of the "a" as in "cat" to help with the correct sound.