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palestine
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(nou) a former British mandate on the east coast of the Mediterranean; divided between Jordan and Israel in 1948 (nou) an ancient country in southwestern Asia on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea; a place of pilgrimage for Christianity and Islam and Judaism
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Common mistakes of palestine pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "pal-ES-tine." The correct pronunciation is with primary stress on the first syllable: /ˈpæl.ɪ.staɪn/ (US) and /ˈpɑː.ləs.taɪn/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the first vowel, saying "pah-lestine" instead of "palestine." The correct sound is /æ/ as in "cat" for US and /ɑː/ for UK. Tip: Practice the "a" sound by comparing it to "man."
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the ending as "tine," which may sound like "teen." In "palestine," it should be pronounced /staɪn/ (both US and UK). Tip: Focus on the "ine" sounding like "line."
- Silent letters: Learners sometimes confuse the spelling and pronounce it as "palestene." The correct pronunciation includes all letters: /ˈpæl.ɪ.staɪn/ (US) and /ˈpɑː.ləs.taɪn/ (UK). Tip: Break the word down into syllables to avoid missing sounds.
- Syllable count: Some may mistakenly treat "palestine" as having four syllables, pronouncing it as "pal-es-tine." It actually has three syllables: /ˈpæl.ɪ.staɪn/ (US) and /ˈpɑː.ləs.taɪn/ (UK). Tip: Count the syllables as you say the word slowly.