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philistine
Definition:
(nou) a person who is uninterested in intellectual pursuits (nou) a member of an Aegean people who settled ancient Philistia around the 12th century BC
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɪlɪstaɪn
Examples:
In the end, the philistine force is destroyed.
He also attended the school for philistine capitalists.
He fights, however, to submit to the philistine world.
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Common mistakes of philistine pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "philistine" as /ˌfɪl.ɪˈstaɪn/. The correct stress is on the third syllable, /ˈfɪl.ɪ.stiːn/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "sti" part more than the others.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "philistine" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "i" sound, /ˈfɪl.ɪ.stiːn/. Tip: Practice saying "see" to get the "i" sound right.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: A common mistake is to drop the final "n," pronouncing it as /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪ/. The correct form includes the "n" sound, /ˈfɪl.ɪ.stiːn/. Tip: Focus on articulating the end of the word clearly.
- Incorrect syllable division: Some speakers divide "philistine" incorrectly as "phil-ist-ine," leading to /ˈfɪl.ɪs.ˌtiːn/. The correct division is "phil-is-tine," /ˈfɪl.ɪ.stiːn/. Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts: "phil," "is," "tine."
- Regional accent variations: In some regions, the pronunciation may shift to /ˈfiː.lɪ.staɪn/, which is not standard. The accepted forms are /ˈfɪl.ɪ.stiːn/ (US) and /ˈfɪl.ɪ.stiːn/ (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle differences.