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parousia
Definition:
(nou) the reappearance of Jesus as judge for the Last Judgment
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Common mistakes of parousia pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pa-ROU-sia." The correct stress is on the third syllable, pronounced as /ˌpær.uˈziː.ə/ in UK and /ˌpɛr.uˈzi.ə/ in US. Tip: Focus on the "zi" part to emphasize it correctly.
- Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the "ou" as "ow," resulting in "par-OW-sia." The correct pronunciation uses a short "u" sound, as in /ˌpær.uˈziː.ə/ (UK) or /ˌpɛr.uˈzi.ə/ (US). Tip: Practice the "u" sound like in "put."
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often shorten the "ia" ending, saying "parous" instead of "parousia." The final syllable should be pronounced with a long "ee" sound, as in /ˌpær.uˈziː.ə/ (UK) or /ˌpɛr.uˈzi.ə/ (US). Tip: Stretch the last syllable for clarity.
- Missing schwa sound: Some speakers skip the schwa in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "PAR-ousia." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa, making it /ˌpær.uˈziː.ə/ (UK) or /ˌpɛr.uˈzi.ə/ (US). Tip: Remember to include a soft "a" sound at the beginning.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Learners might pronounce "parousia" with excessive emphasis on the "p" or "s" sounds, making it sound choppy. The correct flow is more fluid: /ˌpær.uˈziː.ə/ (UK) or /ˌpɛr.uˈzi.ə/ (US). Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly to connect the syllables.