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colossians
Definition:
(nou) a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the Colossians in ancient Phrygia
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Common mistakes of colossians pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people stress the second syllable, saying "Co-LO-ssians". The correct pronunciation places the primary stress on the third syllable: /kəˈlɑːʃənz/ (US) and /kəˈlɒʃənz/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "lɑː" or "lɒ" to sound correct.
- Pronouncing the "c" incorrectly: The initial "C" in "Colossians" is often mispronounced as a hard "k" sound. It should be pronounced as a soft "k" sound, /k/. Tip: Remember that "C" before "o" often makes a "k" sound.
- Ignoring the second "o": Some speakers tend to drop the second "o," saying "Colassians." The correct pronunciation includes both vowels: /kəˈlɑːʃənz/ (US) and /kəˈlɒʃənz/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to ensure both "o" sounds are clear.
- Overemphasizing the "s" sounds: The "ss" in "Colossians" can be pronounced too strongly, leading to "Colo-SSS-ians." The correct pronunciation is softer: /kəˈlɑːʃənz/ (US) and /kəˈlɒʃənz/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "s" sounds light to maintain the flow of the word.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some people mistakenly pronounce "Colossians" with a hard ending, sounding like "ColossianS." The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "z" sound: /kəˈlɑːʃənz/ (US) and /kəˈlɒʃənz/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "z" sound to achieve the right ending.