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brahmin
Definition:
(nou) a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family) (nou) a member of the highest of the four Hindu varnas (nou) the highest of the four varnas: the priestly or sacerdotal category (nou) any of several breeds of Indian cattle; especially a large American heat and tick resistant greyish humped breed evolved in the Gulf States by interbreeding Indian cattle and now used chiefly for crossbreeding
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Common mistakes of brahmin pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "brah-MIN". The correct pronunciation is ˈbrɑːmɪn in UK English and ˈbrɑːmɪn in US English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable to get the stress right.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce "brahmin" with an "a" sound like in "cat". The correct vowel sound is a long "ah" as in "father". Tip: Practice saying "brah" with a long "a" to avoid this mistake.
- Final consonant confusion: A common error is to pronounce the final "n" too softly or drop it entirely, sounding like "brahmi". The "n" should be clearly pronounced as ˈbrɑːmɪn. Tip: Emphasize the "n" at the end to ensure clarity.
- Syllable omission: Some speakers may accidentally omit the second syllable, saying "brahm". This is incorrect as "brahmin" has two distinct syllables. Tip: Break it down into "brah" and "min" to maintain both syllables.
- Regional variations: Learners might confuse "brahmin" with similar-sounding words from different cultures, leading to mispronunciation. The correct pronunciation is unique to its origin, ˈbrɑːmɪn. Tip: Familiarize yourself with its cultural context to improve accuracy.