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christian
Definition:
(nou) a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkrɪstʃən
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Common mistakes of christian pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "chris-'TI-an". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkrɪs.tʃən" in US English and "ˈkrɪs.tʃən" in UK English. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "christian" with a strong "t" sound, as in "kris-'TAN". This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is "ˈkrɪs.tʃən", with a softer "t" sound. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to pronounce it as "'kris-jan", dropping the second syllable entirely. The complete form is "ˈkrɪs.tʃən". Tip: Practice saying both syllables together smoothly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners may pronounce the first vowel as in "see", saying "'chris-teen". However, the correct vowel sound is short, as in "sit": "ˈkrɪs.tʃən". Tip: Pay attention to the short "ɪ" sound in the first syllable.
- Confusing with other words: Some may confuse "christian" with "christen", leading to mispronunciation. "Christian" is pronounced "ˈkrɪs.tʃən", while "christen" is "ˈkrɪs.ən". Tip: Remember that "christian" has a distinct second syllable.