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caliph
Definition:
(nou) the civil and religious leader of a Muslim state considered to be a representative of Allah on earth
Examples:
Ali, the caliph of the time, emerged from the court cheerfully.
Is it abu Bakr the first caliph or Omar the second caliph.
But then the caliph was taken ill.
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Common mistakes of caliph pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ca-LIPH" instead of "CA-liph". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable with IPA /ˈkeɪ.lɪf/ in US and /ˈkæl.ɪf/ in UK.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "caliph" with an "a" sound like in "cat," leading to "CAL-iph". Tip: Use the correct vowel sounds, focusing on "a" as in "cake" for US and "a" as in "cat" for UK.
- Overemphasizing the "h": A common mistake is to overly pronounce the "h" in "caliph", making it sound like "CAL-ihf". Tip: Keep the "h" soft and subtle, as in IPA /ˈkeɪ.lɪf/ or /ˈkæl.ɪf/.
- Omitting the final sound: Some may drop the final "f" sound, pronouncing it as "calip". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "f" clearly at the end, as in IPA /ˈkeɪ.lɪf/ for US and /ˈkæl.ɪf/ for UK.
- Confusing "caliph" with "calf": Learners might confuse "caliph" with "calf", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Distinguish between the two by focusing on the syllable structure: "CA-liph" versus "calf".