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harem
Definition:
(nou) living quarters reserved for wives and concubines and female relatives in a Muslim household
Examples:
He was brought in because of his collusion with Tiy and the women of the harem.
But if there's a vacancy in your harem, hmmm....
But will consider adding Mothra to harem.
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Common mistakes of harem pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ha-REM". The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈhɛər.əm/ (US) or /ˈhɑː.rəm/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "ha" when saying "harem".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel as in "cat". Instead, it should be pronounced with a diphthong, /ɛə/ (US) or /ɑː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on producing a smooth sound like "air" for the first syllable in "harem".
- Omitting the second syllable: Some speakers say "hare" as a single syllable, /hɛər/ (US) or /hɑː/ (UK). The correct pronunciation includes the second syllable, making it two distinct parts. Tip: Practice saying "harem" slowly to ensure both syllables are clear.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "harem" with "herm" or "harm". While "harem" has a distinct meaning and sound, /ˈhɛər.əm/ (US) or /ˈhɑː.rəm/ (UK), the others do not. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the context of "harem" to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce the ending like "him" instead of "əm". The correct ending is a schwa sound, /əm/, which is softer. Tip: Practice the ending by saying "harem" slowly and focusing on the light "əm" sound.