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phoenicia
Definition:
(nou) an ancient maritime country (a collection of city states) at eastern end of the Mediterranean
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Common mistakes of phoenicia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "phoe-NIC-ia" instead of the correct "PHOEN-icia". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈfoʊ.nɪ.ʃə in US English.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "oe" in "phoenicia" is often mispronounced as "o" (as in "go"). The correct sound is /oʊ/ in US English and /əʊ/ in UK English. Tip: Practice saying "foe" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some may pronounce the "c" in "phoenicia" like an "s" instead of the soft "sh" sound. The correct pronunciation is /ʃ/ as in "shoe". Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound to avoid confusion.
- Omitting the final syllable: Learners sometimes drop the last syllable, saying "phoenici" instead of "phoenicia". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, ending with the "uh" sound /ə/ for clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: "Phoenicia" may be confused with "Phoenician". The former is pronounced /fəˈniːʃə/ in UK English, while the latter has a different stress pattern. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to distinguish their pronunciations effectively.