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diaspora
Definition:
(nou) the body of Jews (or Jewish communities) outside Palestine or modern Israel (nou) the dispersion of the Jews outside Israel; from the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem in 587-86 BC when they were exiled to Babylonia up to the present time (nou) the dispersion or spreading of something that was originally localized (as a people or language or culture)
Phonetic Transcription:
daɪˈæspərə
Examples:
The diaspora was the ultimate undoing of the homeland.
It serves the needs of the Jewish diaspora.
The Armenian diaspora is nothing of the sort.
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Common mistakes of diaspora pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "ˈdaɪ-asp-ra." The correct stress is on the second syllable: /daɪˈæspərə/ (US) or /daɪˈæspɔːrə/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "-as-" part, not the beginning.
- Vowel mispronunciation: Some pronounce the final "a" too strongly as /æ/ or /ɑː/. In standard pronunciation, unstressed vowels reduce to a schwa /ə/, making the ending “-rə.” Tip: Keep the last syllable soft and quick: “-ruh.”
- Incorrect first syllable: Learners sometimes say “dee-” [di-] instead of “dai-” [daɪ-]. The first syllable should rhyme with “die.” Tip: Think “DIE-as-pra.”
- Syllable omission: Some reduce the word to three syllables, saying “diaspor” /ˈdaɪæspɔːr/. This is incomplete. Tip: Always say all four syllables: di-AS-po-ra.
- Blending sounds: Some blur the "s" and "p," making it sound like a single consonant. The correct form keeps them distinct: /sp/. Tip: Clearly separate the "s" and "p" sounds for accuracy.