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amethyst
Definition:
(nou) a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæməθɪst
Examples:
Dragon of the amethyst, Veritas is the fifth dragon to be aroused.
The fraternity flower is the camellia and the fraternity jewel is the amethyst.
Her flower is the white lily and her gemstone is an amethyst.
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Common mistakes of amethyst pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners think the stress falls later, but the correct stress is always on the first syllable: /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/. Tip: Emphasize "am" at the start — just like in "animal" — and keep the rest lighter.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the first vowel as /ə/ ("uh"), giving /əˈmɛ.θɪst/. The correct vowel is /æ/, like in "cat": /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/. Tip: Practice the /æ/ sound — wide mouth, relaxed tongue, as in "cat" or "apple".
- Over-articulating the "th": A common mistake is exaggerating /θ/, making it too long or heavy. The "th" in "amethyst" is quick and light: /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/. Tip: Let the tongue touch lightly between the teeth and move quickly into the next sound.
- Ignoring the final "t": Some drop the last consonant, saying /ˈæm.ə.θɪs/. The "t" should be heard clearly: /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/. Tip: End firmly with /t/, similar to the crisp "t" in "list".
- Incorrect syllable count: A few shorten it to two syllables, /ˈæm.θɪst/. The correct word has three: /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/. Tip: Break it into parts — "am-e-thyst" — to ensure all syllables are present.