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deuteronomy
Definition:
(nou) the fifth book of the Old Testament; contains a second statement of Mosaic law
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Common mistakes of deuteronomy pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Deuteronomy" as /ˌdjuːˈtɛrənəmi/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌdjuːtəˈrɒnəmi/ (UK) or /ˌdjuːtəˈrɑːnəmi/ (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "ron" instead of "ter."
- Ignoring vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "Deuteronomy" without clearly articulating the "eu" sound, leading to "/ˌdjuːtəˈrɒnəmi/". Ensure you pronounce the "eu" as a distinct sound /juː/. Tip: Practice saying "dew" before "Deuteronomy" to get it right.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "Deuteronomy" to three syllables, saying it as "/djuːˈtɒnəmi/". This omits the important "te" syllable. Tip: Break it down into four parts: "Deu-ter-on-o-my."
- Confusing "o" sounds: Some may pronounce the second "o" in "Deuteronomy" with a short "o" sound, saying "Deuteron-omy" as /ˌdjuːtəˈrɒnəmi/. The correct sound is a schwa /ə/. Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often use the schwa sound.
- Mispronouncing "ny": The ending "my" can be mistakenly pronounced as "mee," resulting in "/ˌdjuːtəˈrɒnəmi/". The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound /i/. Tip: Practice saying "my" with an emphasis on the short "i" to help with the ending.