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philemon
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(nou) a simple countryman who offered hospitality to Zeus and Hermes when they came to earth without revealing their identities in order to test people's piety (nou) a Christian (probably living in Colossae) whose slave escaped and went to see Saint Paul (nou) a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to Philemon asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping
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Common mistakes of philemon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable as "Phi-LE-mon" /faɪˈliː.mɒn/. The correct pronunciation emphasizes the first syllable. Tip: Remember to stress the "Phi" /faɪ/ sound.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "Philemon" with a short "i" sound, saying "Philem-on" /ˈfɪl.ɪ.mɒn/. The first syllable should have a long "i" sound. Tip: Practice saying "Phi" with a clear long "i" /faɪ/.
- Ignoring the "ph" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "Philemon" starting with a "f" sound, saying "Filemon" /faɪˈlɛm.ɒn/. The initial "Ph" should be pronounced as /f/. Tip: Focus on the "Ph" as in "phone" /foʊn/.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some may divide the syllables incorrectly, saying "Phil-e-mon" /ˈfɪl.iː.mɒn/. The correct division is "Phi-le-mon" /faɪˈliː.mɒn/. Tip: Break it down into "Phi" and "lemon" for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Learners sometimes place too much emphasis on the "e," pronouncing it as "Phile-moan" /faɪˈliː.moʊn/. The "e" should be subtle. Tip: Keep the "le" light and quick, focusing on the "Phi" sound.