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kali
Definition:
(nou) bushy plant of Old World salt marshes and sea beaches having prickly leaves; burned to produce a crude soda ash (nou) wife of Siva and malevolent form of Devi
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Common mistakes of kali pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ka-ˈli". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkɑː.li" in UK and "ˈkɑː.li" in US. Tip: Focus on placing the primary stress on the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: People may pronounce "kali" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat". The correct vowel is a long "a" sound, as in "father" (ˈkɑː). Tip: Practice elongating the "a" to avoid this mistake.
- Final "i" pronunciation: Some might pronounce the final "i" as "ee", creating "ˈkali" instead of the correct "ˈkɑː.li". Tip: Remember that the "i" in "kali" is pronounced like "ee" but is softer and less emphasized.
- Mispronouncing "k": A common error is to soften the "k" sound, leading to "gali". The correct pronunciation starts with a clear "k" sound (ˈk). Tip: Emphasize the "k" by practicing with words that start with "k".
- Incorrect syllable division: Some may say "kal-i", separating the syllables incorrectly. The proper division is "ˈkɑː.li", keeping the flow smooth. Tip: Practice saying the word as a single unit to improve fluency.