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aloe
Definition:
(nou) succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in Africa
Examples:
Lign aloe is a corruption of the Latin 'lignum aloe', a wood, not a resin.
Aloe is also made into a fantastic sweet drink with floaty aloe bits.
In the centre is a stylised aloe plant.
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Common mistakes of aloe pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "aloe" with a short "a" sound, like "a" in "cat" /ˈæloʊ/ (US) or /ˈæləʊ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, as in "day".
- Syllable stress error: Misplacing the stress can lead to incorrect pronunciation. The primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈæl.oʊ/ (US) or /ˈæl.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable clearly.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might drop the final vowel sound, saying "al" instead of "aloe" /ˈæl.oʊ/ (US) or /ˈæl.əʊ/ (UK). Tip: Ensure to pronounce the full ending to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "e": A common mistake is to overly stress the "e" at the end, making it sound like "aloe-ee". Tip: Keep the ending light and smooth, focusing on the "o" sound.
- Ignoring regional variations: Some learners may not recognize the differences between US and UK pronunciations of "aloe". Tip: Be aware of both versions: /ˈæl.oʊ/ (US) and /ˈæl.əʊ/ (UK) for versatility.