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malik
Definition:
(nou) the leader of a town or community in some parts of Asia Minor and the Indian subcontinent
Examples:
Not slim, not malik, not modernist.
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Common mistakes of malik pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "malik" with a short "a" sound like in "cat" /mælɪk/. Tip: Use the long "a" sound /ˈmɑːlɪk/ in US English and /ˈmælɪk/ in UK English.
- Stress misplacement: People often stress the second syllable, saying "ma-LIK" instead of "MA-lik". Tip: Emphasize the first syllable /ˈmɑːlɪk/ for US and /ˈmælɪk/ for UK to sound natural.
- Overemphasis on "l": Some might pronounce "malik" with an exaggerated "l" sound, sounding like "ma-lik" /mɑːˈlɪk/. Tip: Keep the "l" smooth and subtle, as in /ˈmɑːlɪk/ for US and /ˈmælɪk/ for UK.
- Dropping the final "k": A common mistake is to omit the "k" sound, saying "mali" /ˈmɑːli/. Tip: Always include the final "k" for clarity, pronouncing it as /ˈmɑːlɪk/ in US and /ˈmælɪk/ in UK.
- Confusing with similar names: Some may confuse "malik" with "Malik" or "Mali", altering the pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "malik" is pronounced /ˈmɑːlɪk/ in US and /ˈmælɪk/ in UK, keeping it distinct.