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phoenician
Definition:
(nou) a member of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the first millennium B.C. (nou) the extinct language of an ancient Semitic people who dominated trade in the ancient world
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Common mistakes of phoenician pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pho-NEE-shun." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /fəˈniːʃən/ in US and /fəˈnɪʃən/ in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize "ni" when saying "phoenician."
- Omitting the initial sound: Some learners skip the initial "ph" sound, pronouncing it as "oenician." This leads to confusion. The correct pronunciation starts with /f/ as in "fish." Tip: Practice saying "ph" like in "phone" to start strong.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: The vowels in "phoenician" can be tricky. Some say "phoenician" with a short "i" sound, like "phuh-NIH-shun." The correct sounds are /iː/ in US and /ɪ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" sound in the third syllable.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "cian" ending: Many people pronounce "cian" as "shun," leading to "phoenishun." The correct ending is /ʃən/ in both US and UK. Tip: Practice saying "shun" while keeping the "c" soft to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "o" sound: Some learners pronounce "phoenician" with a long "o," saying "pho-EE-nician." The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound /ə/ before the "ni." Tip: Keep the "o" sound short and relaxed to sound more natural.