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jewish
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒuːɪʃ
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Common mistakes of jewish pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "jewish" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ instead of /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound followed by a short "i."
- Overemphasizing the "w": People might say "jew-wish" with a pronounced "w," creating an unnatural break. This leads to /ˈdʒuː.wɪʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "jew" as a single syllable, blending smoothly into "ish."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "je-WISH." This results in /dʒəˈwɪʃ/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "jew."
- Confusing with similar words: "Jewish" can be confused with "Jew" or "Jewess," leading to mispronunciations. Tip: Ensure clarity by practicing each word separately, focusing on the distinct sounds and stress in "jewish."
- Adding extra syllables: Some may mistakenly say "jew-ish" with an extra syllable, resulting in /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/. Tip: Keep "jewish" as a two-syllable word, linking the sounds closely together.