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malachi
Definition:
(nou) a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC (nou) an Old Testament book containing the prophecies of Malachi
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Common mistakes of malachi pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "Ma-LA-chi" /məˈlɑː.kaɪ/. Tip: Remember, the stress is on the first syllable: "MA-la-chi" /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/.
- Overemphasizing the "a": A common mistake is to overly pronounce the "a" in "Malachi," leading to "MAH-la-chi." This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "a" short and soft, as in /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/.
- Ignoring the "chi" sound: Some may pronounce "Malachi" as "Mal-a-key," neglecting the correct ending. Tip: The "chi" should sound like "kai" /kaɪ/, not "key."
- Mispronouncing the "l": A frequent error is to pronounce the "l" too strongly, resulting in "Mal-a-chi" with an exaggerated "l." Tip: Keep the "l" light and fluid, as in /ˈmæl.ə.kaɪ/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: People sometimes confuse the vowel sounds, saying "Mal-a-kee" instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the "a" being short and the "chi" pronounced as /kaɪ/ to avoid this mistake.