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caliphate
Definition:
(nou) the era of Islam's ascendancy from the death of Mohammed until the 13th century; some Moslems still maintain that the Moslem world must always have a calif as head of the community (nou) the territorial jurisdiction of a caliph (nou) the office of a caliph
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Hunger forced the city inhabitants to submit to the caliphate.
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Common mistakes of caliphate pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ca-LI-phate" instead of the correct "CA-li-phate" (ˈkælɪfeɪt). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to emphasize it correctly.
- Shortening vowels: A common mistake is reducing the "a" in "caliphate" to a schwa sound, pronouncing it as "cuh-liphate." The correct pronunciation has a clear "a" sound (ˈkælɪfeɪt). Tip: Practice saying the full vowel sound in the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "ph": Some speakers may exaggerate the "ph" sound, making it sound like "f." The correct sound in "caliphate" is a softer "p" (ˈkælɪfeɪt). Tip: Keep the "ph" subtle, blending it smoothly with the following vowel.
- Ignoring the final "te": Learners sometimes omit the final "te," pronouncing it as "caliph" instead of "caliphate." The full pronunciation includes the "te" sound (ˈkælɪfeɪt). Tip: Make sure to articulate the final syllable clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "caliphate" with "caliph," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Caliphate" has three syllables (ˈkælɪfeɪt) compared to the two in "caliph" (ˈkeɪlɪf). Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish their syllable counts and sounds.