Welcome to another example of how a single syllable can change the meaning of a word in Hebrew!
Today’s lesson: אירוני (ee-’ro-nee) = ironic & עירוני (ee-ro-’nee) = urban.
Stress the last syllable for “ironic,” referring to situations or remarks with underlying meaning.
Stress the second-to-last syllable for “urban,” describing city life and attitudes.
These subtle shifts enrich your vocabulary and sharpen your pronunciation—key to speaking Hebrew like a local!
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