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paean
Definition:
(nou) a formal expression of praise (nou) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpiːən
Examples:
The people sang a paean.
It was a paean to the counterculture of the 1960s and its values.
The current version of the article is a paean to critical pedagogy.
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Common mistakes of paean pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the initial vowel: Many say "paean" with an incorrect initial sound, like "pee-an" /ˈpiː.ən/. Tip: Remember that the correct pronunciation starts with the "p" sound /ˈpeɪ.ən/.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some learners skip the schwa /ə/ in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pay-an" /ˈpeɪ.ən/. Tip: Ensure to include the schwa sound to achieve the correct pronunciation of "paean" /ˈpiː.ən/.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "paean" as /pəˈiː.ən/. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable /ˈpiː/, as this is where the emphasis belongs.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some speakers pronounce "paean" with an exaggerated "a" sound, like "pay-ahn" /ˈpeɪ.ɑːn/. Tip: Keep the "a" sound short and subtle, as in /ˈpiː.ən/.
- Confusing it with similar words: Learners often mix "paean" with "paying" /ˈpeɪ.ɪŋ/. Tip: Pay attention to the distinct sounds and syllables in "paean" /ˈpiː.ən/ to avoid confusion.