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hymn
Definition:
(nou) a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
Phonetic Transcription:
hɪm
Examples:
The hymn is called Song of Prayer on the CD and there is one for ech aeon.
A threnody is a song, hymn or poem of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.
The following is the chorus of the hymn.
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Common mistakes of hymn pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "hymn" as "hɪm" instead of the correct "hɪmn" (US) or "hɪm" (UK). Tip: Focus on blending the vowel with the nasal "n" sound at the end.
- Ignoring the silent "h": A few may mistakenly say "aim" instead of "hymn". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember that "h" is pronounced, but the "y" is not a separate syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Some learners pronounce "hymn" with a strong "n" sound, like "hymn" instead of the smoother "hɪmn" (US) or "hɪm" (UK). Tip: Keep the "n" soft and blend it smoothly with the vowel sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: A common error is stressing the wrong syllable, like "HYM-n" instead of "hymn". Tip: The word "hymn" is a single syllable, so maintain a flat stress without extra emphasis.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "hymn" with "him" or "hymn" with "hymnal". Tip: Pay attention to context and pronunciation. "Hymn" has a distinct sound and meaning, so practice differentiating them.