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acacia
Definition:
(nou) any of various spiny trees or shrubs of the genus Acacia
Examples:
Acacia ant and Swollen thorn acacia tree.
He discovered a new species of acacia Acacia Daintreeana.
The acacia strain isn't deathcore.
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Common mistakes of acacia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-CA-cia" [əˈkeɪʃə]. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "a-ca- CIA" [əˈkeɪʃə]. Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on the last syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The first syllable is often mispronounced as "ah" instead of "uh." This leads to saying "AH-cacia" [ɑˈkeɪʃə] instead of the correct "uh-CA-cia" [əˈkeɪʃə]. Tip: Focus on a short "uh" sound for the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some speakers pronounce the "c" as a hard "k," resulting in "a-KAY-sha" [əˈkeɪʃə]. The "c" should be soft, pronounced as "s." Tip: Practice saying "s" before "ia" to maintain the correct sound.
- Ignoring the ending: Learners may drop the final "a," leading to "acaci" [əˈkeɪʃ]. The full pronunciation includes the last "a": "acacia" [əˈkeɪʃə]. Tip: Always articulate the final syllable to complete the word properly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "acacia" with "cacia," mispronouncing it as "ca-CIA" [kəˈsiːə]. The correct pronunciation keeps the "a" sound in the first syllable: "a-CA-cia" [əˈkeɪʃə]. Tip: Pay attention to the initial "a" to differentiate the words.