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philippians
Definition:
(nou) a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to the church at Philippi in Macedonia
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Common mistakes of philippians pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Philippians" as /pɪˈlɪp.i.ənz/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pi.ənz/.
- Omitting the vowel sound: It's common to skip the vowel in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "Philippians" /pɪˈlɪp.jənz/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "i" clearly in the first syllable: /ˈfɪl/.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some may pronounce the "i" in the second syllable as "ee," saying "Philippians" /fɪˈlɪp.i.ənz/. Tip: Use a short "i" sound, as in "sit": /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pi.ənz/.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Many people say "Philippians" with a hard "n" sound, like /fɪˈlɪp.i.ənz/. Tip: The final syllable should have a softer "ən" sound: /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pi.ənz/.
- Ignoring the linking sounds: Some may separate the syllables too much, saying "Philippians" as /fɪˈlɪp.i.ənz/. Tip: Practice linking the syllables smoothly to sound more natural: /ˈfɪl.ɪ.pi.ənz/.