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psalm
Definition:
(nou) one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David (nou) any sacred song used to praise the deity
Phonetic Transcription:
sɑːm
Examples:
The church people sing psalm on every Sunday.
These are the first words of psalm 130, one of the penitential psalms.
The choir and congregation then sang the hundredth psalm.
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Common mistakes of psalm pronunciation
- Misplacing the "p": Many pronounce "psalm" starting with a "p" sound, saying "p-salm" /pˈsɑlm/ (US) or /pˈsɑːlm/ (UK). This is incorrect because the "p" is silent. Tip: Start with the "s" sound instead.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners say "psalm" with a long "a" as in "pal" /pˈæl/ (US/UK). The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound as in "father." Tip: Focus on the "ah" sound /ɑ/ or /ɑː/.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "psalm" with an emphasis on "alm" /sɑːlm/. The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Emphasize the "s" at the beginning.
- Adding extra syllables: Some people mistakenly pronounce "psalm" with an additional vowel sound, as in "puh-salm" /pəˈsɑlm/. This adds an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Keep it concise with just one syllable: "salm."
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "psalm" with "salmon," pronouncing it as "salmon" /ˈsælmən/. While "psalm" has a silent "p," "salmon" has a silent "l." Tip: Remember that "psalm" starts with "s" and has no "l" sound.