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palimpsest
Definition:
(nou) a manuscript (usually written on papyrus or parchment) on which more than one text has been written with the earlier writing incompletely erased and still visible
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpælɪmpsest
Examples:
The manuscript containing the text is a palimpsest.
The manuscript containing the 'Skeireins' text is a palimpsest.
It is a palimpsest, the upper text is in Arabic.
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Common mistakes of palimpsest pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pal-IM-pest". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpæl.ɪm(p).sɛst" with the primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on the "pal" to emphasize the correct stress.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "palimpsest" with a long "a" sound, as in "palm". However, the correct pronunciation is "ˈpæl.ɪm(p).sɛst" where "a" is pronounced as a short "æ". Tip: Practice the "æ" sound by saying "cat".
- Silent letters: It's common to mispronounce the "p" in "palimpsest", saying "pal-imp-sest". The correct pronunciation includes the "p", as in "ˈpæl.ɪm(p).sɛst". Tip: Say the "p" softly but clearly to avoid omitting it.
- Ending sound: Some people may pronounce the last part as "sest" instead of "sɛst". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpæl.ɪm(p).sɛst", where the "s" is followed by a short "ɛ". Tip: Emphasize the "ɛ" sound like in "bed".
- Syllable count: A frequent mistake is to add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "pal-imp-sest". The correct syllable count is three: "ˈpæl.ɪm(p).sɛst". Tip: Break it down into three clear parts to maintain the correct syllable structure.