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nahum
Definition:
(nou) a Hebrew minor prophet of the 7th century BC (nou) an Old Testament book telling Nahum's prophecy of the fall of Nineveh
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Common mistakes of nahum pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "na-'hum" instead of the correct "'na-hum". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as in /ˈneɪ.həm/ (US) and /ˈnɑː.həm/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "nahum" can be mispronounced as a short vowel, leading to "nuh-hum". Tip: Use the long vowel sound /eɪ/ in the US or /ɑː/ in the UK to pronounce it correctly.
- Omitting the "h": Some may say "nah-um" without the "h" sound. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "h" clearly, as in /ˈneɪ.həm/ (US) and /ˈnɑː.həm/ (UK) to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect final consonant: People might pronounce "nahum" ending with a "t" sound, resulting in "nahuht". Tip: Focus on the soft "m" sound at the end, as in /ˈneɪ.həm/ (US) and /ˈnɑː.həm/ (UK) to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the syllables: Some may say "na-hum" as two distinct syllables. Tip: Keep it fluid by blending the syllables smoothly, ensuring it sounds like /ˈneɪ.həm/ (US) or /ˈnɑː.həm/ (UK).