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artaxerxes
Definition:
(nou) king of Persia who subdued numerous revolutions and made peace with Sparta (?-359 BC) (nou) king of Persia who sanctioned the practice of Judaism in Jerusalem (?-424 BC)
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Common mistakes of artaxerxes pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-ta-'xer-kses". The correct pronunciation is "ˌɑːr.təˈzɜːr.ksiːz" with the primary stress on the fourth syllable. Tip: Focus on the "xer" part being less emphasized.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "artaxerxes" with short vowels, saying "ar-tak-'ser-ksis". However, the correct pronunciation has longer vowels, "ˌɑːr.təˈzɜːr.ksiːz". Tip: Practice elongating the "ar" and "xer" sounds for accuracy.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, resulting in "art-'xer-ksis". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌɑːr.təˈzɜːr.ksiːz". Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce each part.
- Confusing consonant sounds: Some may say "artaxerksis" instead of "artaxerxes". The correct pronunciation features a clear "z" sound in "xer": "ˌɑːr.təˈzɜːr.ksiːz". Tip: Emphasize the "z" to avoid confusion with similar-sounding words.
- Overpronouncing the final "s": Some speakers say "artaxerxes" with a strong emphasis on the last "s", sounding like "artaxerksis". The correct form ends with a softer sound: "ˌɑːr.təˈzɜːr.ksiːz". Tip: Keep the final "s" subtle to maintain the word's flow.