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covenant
Definition:
(nou) a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action (nou) an agreement between God and his people in which God makes certain promises and requires certain behavior from them in return
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌvənənt
Examples:
Compliance with the plan is required in the covenant.
The ark of the covenant is brought into the temple.
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Common mistakes of covenant pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "co-'ven-ant". The correct pronunciation places primary stress on the first syllable: "ˈkʌv.ən.ənt" in US and "ˈkʌv.ən.ənt" in UK. Tip: Focus on the first syllable to sound more accurate.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "co" like "co" in "coat". The correct sound is a short "ʌ" as in "cup". Tip: Practice saying "cuv" to master the correct vowel sound.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "ant" like in "ant". The correct pronunciation is "ənt" with a schwa sound. Tip: Emphasize a softer "ə" to achieve the right sound.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some speakers may overemphasize the "v" sound, making it sound too harsh. The correct pronunciation should flow smoothly: "ˈkʌv.ən.ənt". Tip: Relax your lips when pronouncing the "v" to maintain a natural sound.
- Incorrect syllable count: People sometimes pronounce "covenant" with three syllables, saying "co-ven-ant". The correct pronunciation has only three syllables: "ˈkʌv.ən.ənt". Tip: Break it down into "cuv" + "ən" + "ənt" for clarity.