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archangel
Definition:
(nou) an angel ranked above the highest rank in the celestial hierarchy (nou) a biennial cultivated herb; its stems are candied and eaten and its roots are used medicinally
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɑːkˌeɪndʒəl
Examples:
The archangel of this sphere is Gabriel, and the Cherubim is the Angelic order.
In the Abrahamic religions, Haizum is the horse of the archangel Gabriel.
He is an archangel, who serves Seraph Lamington as the second in command.
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Common mistakes of archangel pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Many people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "ar-ˈkan-jəl". The correct pronunciation is "ˈɑrˌkeɪn-dʒəl" (US) or "ˈɑːˌkeɪn-dʒəl" (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Some may pronounce "archangel" with a hard "k" sound, saying "ar-kay-n-jəl". The correct sound is a soft "ch" as in "church". Tip: Focus on the "ch" as a "k" sound is incorrect.
- Omitting the second vowel: A common mistake is dropping the "a" in "archangel", leading to "ˈɑrˌn-dʒəl". This changes the word's pronunciation. The correct form includes both vowels: "ˈɑrˌkeɪn-dʒəl" (US) or "ˈɑːˌkeɪn-dʒəl" (UK). Tip: Ensure you pronounce both vowels clearly.
- Confusing it with "archangel"s": Some speakers mistakenly add a possessive "s" sound at the end, saying "ˈɑrˌkeɪn-dʒəlz". The word "archangel" does not have that sound. Tip: Practice saying "archangel" without adding extra sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Some may say "archangel" with a hard "g", resulting in "ar-kay-n-gəl". The correct pronunciation has a soft "j" sound, as in "judge". Tip: Pay attention to the "g" to ensure it sounds like "j".