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fatima
Definition:
(nou) youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632)
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Common mistakes of fatima pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "fa-TI-ma" /fəˈtiː.mə/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "FA-ti-ma" /ˈfæt.ɪ.mə/.
- Vowel pronunciation: Some mispronounce the "a" in the first syllable as a long vowel, saying "fay-tima." Tip: Use a short "a" sound, similar to "cat," as in "fatima" /ˈfæt.ɪ.mə/.
- Ending sound confusion: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "ma" as "may," leading to "fatima" sounding like "fatime." Tip: Pronounce the last syllable as "muh," keeping it short and unstressed: /mə/.
- Omitting the middle vowel: Some speakers drop the "i," saying "fatma." Tip: Ensure to include the "i" sound in the middle, pronouncing it clearly as "ti" /tɪ/ in "fatima" /ˈfæt.ɪ.mə/.
- Regional variations: In some areas, "fatima" is pronounced with a different vowel sound, like "fah-tima." Tip: Stick to the standard pronunciation /ˈfæt.ɪ.mə/ to avoid confusion.