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sennacherib
Definition:
(nou) king of Assyria who invaded Judea twice and defeated Babylon and rebuilt Nineveh after it had been destroyed by Babylonians (died in 681 BC)
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Common mistakes of sennacherib pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many misplace the primary stress on the second syllable, saying "sen-ˈnäch-er-ib". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "sen-ˈnæ-kər-ɪb". Tip: Remember to emphasize "kər" when pronouncing "sennacherib".
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers pronounce the "a" in "sennacherib" as in "cat", resulting in "sen-ˈnæ-kər-ɪb". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound: "sen-ə-ˈkɛr-ɪb". Tip: Practice using a softer "a" sound to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, leading to "sen-ˈcher-ib". This alters the word significantly. The full pronunciation is "sen-ˈnæ-kər-ɪb". Tip: Ensure you articulate all syllables clearly, especially the "näch".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce the "e" in "sennacherib" too short, saying "sen-ˈnatch-er-ib". The "e" should be pronounced with a slightly longer sound: "sen-ə-ˈkɛr-ɪb". Tip: Pay attention to the vowel length, especially in the stressed syllable.
- Final consonant blending: Some speakers blend the final sounds, saying "sennacherib" as "sennacherib". The correct form separates the last syllable clearly: "sen-ə-ˈkɛr-ɪb". Tip: Practice pausing slightly before the last syllable to ensure clarity.