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agamemnon
Definition:
(nou) the king who lead the Greeks against Troy in the Trojan War
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Common mistakes of agamemnon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-ga-'mem-non". The correct pronunciation has primary stress on the third syllable: "ˌæɡəˈmɛmˌnɒn" (UK) and "ˌæɡəˈmɛnˌnɑn" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "mem" more than the others.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce "a" in the first syllable as "e", leading to "e-ga-mem-non". The "a" should sound like "æ" as in "cat": "ˌæɡəˈmɛmˌnɒn" (UK) and "ˌæɡəˈmɛnˌnɑn" (US). Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Learners may say "a-ga-mem-non" with equal stress on each syllable. This results in a flat pronunciation. The correct rhythm has a heavier stress on "mem". Tip: Say the word slowly, focusing on the stress pattern.
- Omitting syllables: Some might drop the first syllable, saying "gamemnon". This changes the word entirely. The first syllable "a" is essential: "ˌæɡəˈmɛmˌnɒn" (UK) and "ˌæɡəˈmɛnˌnɑn" (US). Tip: Always pronounce all syllables clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing "n" sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the last syllable as "non" instead of "nɒn" (UK) or "nɑn" (US), leading to "agamemnon" sounding incomplete. Tip: Ensure the "n" sound is clear and distinct in the final syllable.