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amaryllis
Definition:
(nou) bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers
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They are much less fussy than the amaryllis however.
Other popular holiday plants are holly, red amaryllis and Christmas cactus.
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Common mistakes of amaryllis pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "am-a-'ryllis" instead of the correct "ˌaməˈrɪlɪs". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "amaryllis" with an "a" sound like in "cat" instead of the schwa sound "ə" in the first syllable. This leads to mispronunciation as "ˈæmərɪlɪs". Tip: Practice using the schwa sound "ə" for clarity.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "h" in "amaryllis" as "h" instead of recognizing that it is silent. The correct pronunciation is "ˌaməˈrɪlɪs". Tip: Remember that "h" is silent in this word.
- Syllable count: Some learners mistakenly reduce the syllable count to three, saying "am-ryllis" instead of the correct four syllables "ˌaməˈrɪlɪs". Tip: Break it down into four clear syllables to avoid this mistake.
- Incorrect ending: People often mispronounce the last syllable, saying "lis" with a long "i" sound instead of the short "ɪ" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ˌaməˈrɪlɪs". Tip: Focus on keeping the last syllable short and crisp.