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biblical
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɪblɪkəl
Examples:
The application of the curse of cain is not biblical.
The article cites the biblical verses.
The biblical cadence of these words resonates in memory.
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Common mistakes of biblical pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bi-'bli-cal." The correct stress is on the first syllable, "'bib-lical" (US: /ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/, UK: /ˈbɪb.lɪ.kəl/). Tip: Focus on saying "bib" louder than the other syllables.
- Overemphasizing the "i": Some people pronounce "biblical" with a long "i," as in "bee-bli-cal." The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound, as in "bit." Tip: Practice saying "bib" to get the right "i" sound.
- Skipping the "l": A common mistake is omitting the "l" sound entirely, resulting in "bib-ical." In "biblical," both "l" sounds are important. Tip: Make sure to pronounce both "l" sounds clearly, especially the second one.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the first vowel, saying "bay-bli-cal." The correct first vowel is a short "i," as in "bib." Tip: Say "bib" to practice the correct vowel sound before adding the other syllables.
- Blending syllables: Many speakers blend the syllables too much, making "biblical" sound like "bibkl." Each syllable should be distinct. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "bib," "li," "cal," and practice saying them separately.