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alpaca
Definition:
(nou) wool of the alpaca (nou) a thin glossy fabric made of the wool of the Lama pacos, or made of a rayon or cotton imitation of that wool (nou) domesticated llama with long silky fleece; believed to be a domesticated variety of the guanaco
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Alpaca fiber is that of an alpaca.
Alpaca fleece is the natural fiber harvested from an alpaca.
But no, my mother wanted an alpaca.
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Common mistakes of alpaca pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "al-ˈpaca". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the second syllable: "al-ˈpɑː.kə" (UK) or "al-ˈpæk.ə" (US). Tip: Focus on placing emphasis on "paca".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The vowel sound in the first syllable is often mispronounced. Some may say "æ" as in "cat". The correct pronunciation is "ɑː" (UK) or "æ" (US). Tip: Listen for the difference between "ah" and "a" in "alpaca".
- Over-articulating the "c": Some might pronounce the "c" in "alpaca" too strongly, resulting in "al-pak-a". The correct pronunciation is softer, with the "c" sounding like "k": "al-ˈpɑː.kə" (UK) or "al-ˈpæk.ə" (US). Tip: Keep the "c" light and flowing into the next syllable.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Learners often neglect the schwa sound in the final syllable, saying "alpaca" as "alpaca" with a clear "a" instead of "ə". The correct pronunciation includes a neutral vowel sound in the last syllable: "al-ˈpɑː.kə" (UK) or "al-ˈpæk.ə" (US). Tip: Practice saying the last syllable lightly and quickly.
- Skipping the final "a": Some may drop the final "a" sound, pronouncing it as "alpac". This leads to a misunderstanding of the word. The full pronunciation should include the final "a": "al-ˈpɑː.kə" (UK) or "al-ˈpæk.ə" (US). Tip: Always finish the word with a clear "a" sound.