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areopagus
Definition:
(nou) a hill to the to the west of the Athenian acropolis where met the highest governmental council of ancient Athens and later a judicial court (nou) the highest governmental assembly in ancient Athens (later a judicial court)
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Some likewise make him the founder of the areopagus.
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Common mistakes of areopagus pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "Are-ˈopagus". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌɛə.ˈrɒ.pə.gəs" (UK) or "ˌɛə.ˈrɑː.pə.gəs" (US). Tip: Focus on stressing the "pə" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "Areopagus" with a short "a" sound, like "ˈæ". The correct pronunciation features a long "ɛə" sound at the beginning. Tip: Practice saying "air" to master the initial sound.
- Skipping syllables: It's common to omit the "gəs" at the end, saying "Areopag". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌɛə.ˈrɒ.pə.gəs" (UK) or "ˌɛə.ˈrɑː.pə.gəs" (US). Tip: Break it down into parts to ensure each syllable is pronounced.
- Confusing "g" sounds: Some may pronounce the "g" in "Areopagus" as a hard "g" like in "go". The correct pronunciation uses a soft "g" sound, similar to "g" in "gentle". Tip: Practice with words like "gentle" to get comfortable with the sound.
- Mispronouncing the final "s": Learners often pronounce the final "s" as a "z" sound, saying "Areopaguz". The correct ending is an "s" sound, as in "sister". Tip: Say the word "pass" to practice the correct ending sound.