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palestinian
Definition:
(nou) a descendant of the Arabs who inhabited Palestine
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Common mistakes of palestinian pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pal-es-ˈtinian". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "pal-es-ˈtɪn-iən" (US) and "pal-es-ˈtɪn-jən" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "tɪn" part to get the stress right.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the second syllable, saying "pal-ˈes-tinian" instead of "pal-es-ˈtɪn-iən". The vowel sound should be a short "i" as in "tin". Tip: Practice saying "tin" to master the correct vowel sound.
- Final syllable pronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "an" instead of "ən". The correct sound is more like "ən" in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Emphasize the schwa sound in "iən" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some learners may overemphasize the "t" sound, saying "pal-es-ˈTIN-ian" with a strong "t". The "t" should be softer, blending into the syllable. Tip: Keep the "t" light and focus on the fluidity of the syllables.
- Dropping syllables: A frequent error is omitting the second syllable entirely, pronouncing it as "pal-ˈtinian". This leads to confusion. The full pronunciation is important: "pal-es-ˈtɪn-iən" (US) and "pal-es-ˈtɪn-jən" (UK). Tip: Break down the word into syllables to practice each part clearly.