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beelzebub

Definition:

(nou) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

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Common mistakes of beelzebub pronunciation

  1. Misplacing the stress: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "Beel-ZE-bub" /bɪˈɛlzəˌbʌb/ instead of the correct first syllable stress. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "Beel".
  2. Incorrect vowel sounds: People often mispronounce "Beelzebub" by using the wrong vowel sounds, such as "BAY-el-ze-bub" /ˈbeɪəlzəˌbʌb/. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in the second syllable: "zel".
  3. Omitting the "z": Some might pronounce it as "Beel-e-bub" /ˈbiːlɪˌbʌb/, leaving out the "z" sound. Tip: Make sure to include the "z" in the second syllable for clarity.
  4. Mispronouncing the final syllable: A common mistake is saying "Beelzebob" /ˈbiːlzəˌbɒb/ instead of "Beelzebub". Tip: Pay attention to the "u" sound in the last syllable, making sure it sounds like "bub".
  5. Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "Beelzebub" with "Beelzebul" /ˈbiːlzəˌbʊl/, which has a different pronunciation. Tip: Ensure you are familiar with the specific phonetic details of "Beelzebub" to avoid confusion.

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How do you pronounce "Beelzebub"?

The pronunciation of "Beelzebub" is /ˈbiːl.zə.bʌb/. The stress is on the first syllable, and it sounds like "beel" (as in "feel"), followed by "zuh" (with a schwa sound), and ending with "bub" (rhyming with "cub").

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "Beelzebub" between American and British English?

There is no significant difference in the pronunciation of "Beelzebub" between American and British English; both use /ˈbiːl.zə.bʌb/. The primary stress remains on the first syllable in both variants.

What are some common mistakes when pronouncing "Beelzebub"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress on the second syllable, saying "beel-ZE-bub" instead of "BEEL-zuh-bub". Additionally, some may pronounce the first syllable as "bail" instead of "beel," which can lead to confusion.

How many syllables are in "Beelzebub"?

"Beelzebub" has three syllables: "beel," "ze," and "bub." It is pronounced as /ˈbiːl.zə.bʌb/, with each syllable clearly articulated for clarity.