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daniel
Definition:
(nou) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC) (nou) a wise and upright judge -- Shakespeare (nou) an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar
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Common mistakes of daniel pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "da-NIEL" instead of the correct "DAN-yəl" (US: ˈdæn.jəl, UK: ˈdeɪ.ni.əl). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "daniel" with an "a" sound like in "cat," leading to "dan-iel" instead of "DAN-yəl" (US: ˈdæn.jəl, UK: ˈdeɪ.ni.əl). Tip: Use the short "a" sound for the first syllable.
- Missing schwa sound: A common mistake is omitting the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "dan-yel" instead of "DAN-yəl" (US: ˈdæn.jəl, UK: ˈdeɪ.ni.əl). Tip: Remember that the second syllable is softer and less stressed.
- Ending with a hard "l": Some may pronounce "daniel" with a hard "l," making it sound like "dan-yel" instead of the correct "DAN-yəl" (US: ˈdæn.jəl, UK: ˈdeɪ.ni.əl). Tip: Relax your tongue when pronouncing the final "l."
- Incorrect vowel length: People sometimes say "daniel" with a long "a," sounding like "day-niel," instead of the correct "DAN-yəl" (US: ˈdæn.jəl, UK: ˈdeɪ.ni.əl). Tip: Keep the vowel short in the first syllable for correct pronunciation.