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adonis
Definition:
(nou) any handsome young man (nou) annual or perennial herbs (nou) a handsome youth loved by both Aphrodite and Persephone
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Common mistakes of adonis pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-DOH-nis" instead of the correct "a-ˈdoʊ.nɪs" (US) or "ə-ˈdəʊ.nɪs" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "do" syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "adonis" with a short "a" sound, saying "ˈæ.dən.ɪs." The correct pronunciation starts with a schwa sound, "ə." Tip: Practice starting with a softer "a" sound.
- Final "s" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the final "s" as a hard "s," resulting in "adonis" sounding like "a-ˈdoʊ-nɪs." The correct ending is softer, as in "ˈdoʊ.nɪs." Tip: Focus on a gentle "s" at the end.
- Mispronouncing the "o": Some speakers say "a-ˈdɔː.nɪs," using an incorrect vowel sound for "o." The correct pronunciation is "a-ˈdoʊ.nɪs" (US) or "ə-ˈdəʊ.nɪs" (UK). Tip: Use a long "o" sound for accuracy.
- Syllable count: A frequent error is reducing the syllable count to two, pronouncing it as "a-don." The word actually has three syllables: "a-ˈdo-nis." Tip: Break it down into three distinct syllables for clarity.