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synagogue
Definition:
(nou) the place of worship for a Jewish congregation
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɪnəɡɒɡ
Examples:
He is the caretaker of the synagogue.
In 1561, the synagogue was attacked by the burglers.
The only active synagogue in the town.
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Common mistakes of synagogue pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sin-'a-gogue". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈsɪn.ə.gɒg" (UK) and "ˈsɪn.ə.gɑg" (US). Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable to improve clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "synagogue" with a long "i" sound, saying "sīn-ə-gogue". The correct pronunciation features a short "i" sound: "ˈsɪn.ə.gɒg" (UK) and "ˈsɪn.ə.gɑg" (US). Tip: Focus on the "i" as in "sit" for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the final "gue": Learners may mistakenly say "syn-a-'gogue", placing too much emphasis on the last syllable. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: "ˈsɪn.ə.gɒg" (UK) and "ˈsɪn.ə.gɑg" (US). Tip: Keep the final "gue" light and quick.
- Dropping syllables: Some speakers might shorten "synagogue" to "sin-gog", omitting the middle syllable. The full pronunciation is essential: "ˈsɪn.ə.gɒg" (UK) and "ˈsɪn.ə.gɑg" (US). Tip: Make sure to pronounce every syllable clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "synagogue" with "synonym", leading to mispronunciation. "Synagogue" should be pronounced as "ˈsɪn.ə.gɒg" (UK) and "ˈsɪn.ə.gɑg" (US). Tip: Practice saying both words separately to distinguish their sounds.