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ephah
Definition:
(nou) an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to about a bushel
Examples:
The measurement for an ephah is a tenth of a homer, or about one bushel.
She brought three bulls, one ephah of flour, and a flask of wine.
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Common mistakes of ephah pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "e-ˈphah" instead of the correct "ˈe-phah". Tip: The primary stress is on the first syllable: UK /ˈiː.fə/, US /ˈiː.fə/.
- Overemphasizing vowels: A common mistake is pronouncing it as "eh-fah" (/ˈɛ.fɑː/) instead of the correct long /iː/. Tip: Use the long /iː/ vowel, like in "see".
- Ignoring the "h": Some people drop the h sound, saying "ee-fah" without aspiration. Tip: Keep a light /h/ before the second syllable: /ˈiː.hfə/ (though often subtle).
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "ephah" with "epah" or "effah". Tip: Distinguish "ephah" by remembering it starts with the long /iː/.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some pronounce it as "ep-hah". Tip: Keep it smooth in two syllables — "EE-fuh": /ˈiː.fə/.