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andromeda
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(nou) broad-leaved evergreen Asiatic shrub with glossy leaves and drooping clusters of white flowers (nou) any of several shrubs of the genus Andromeda having leathery leaves and clusters of small flowers (nou) an Ethiopian princess and daughter of Cassiopeia; she was fastened to a rock and exposed to a sea monster that was sent by Poseidon, but she was rescued by Perseus and became his wife (nou) a constellation in the northern hemisphere between Cassiopeia and Pegasus; contains the Andromeda galaxy
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Common mistakes of andromeda pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "an-DRO-me-da". The correct pronunciation is "ˈændrəˌmɛdə" (US) and "ænˈdrɒmɪdə" (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for primary stress.
- Vowel confusion: Many people pronounce the "o" in "andromeda" as a long vowel, leading to "an-dro-MEE-da". The "o" should be a schwa sound, making it "ˈændrəˌmɛdə" (US) and "ænˈdrɒmɪdə" (UK). Tip: Practice the schwa sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing "a": Some learners stress the "a" at the end, pronouncing it like "andromedA". The correct ending is a softer "ə" sound, as in "ˈændrəˌmɛdə" (US) and "ænˈdrɒmɪdə" (UK). Tip: Keep the final "a" subtle and quick.
- Ignoring syllable breaks: A common mistake is blending syllables, resulting in "andromeda" sounding like "andromeda". The correct syllable separation is "an-dro-me-da". Tip: Break the word into syllables while practicing to enhance pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing "d": Some pronounce the "d" in "andromeda" too softly, making it sound like "anromeda". The "d" should be clear, as in "ˈændrəˌmɛdə" (US) and "ænˈdrɒmɪdə" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "d" to ensure it is heard distinctly.