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ankylosaurus
Definition:
(nou) having the back covered with thick bony plates; thought to have walked with a sprawling gait resembling a lizard's
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These bones include tyrannosaurus and ankylosaurus.
Like the love child of a ankylosaurus and a caterpillar.
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Common mistakes of ankylosaurus pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many pronounce "ankylosaurus" incorrectly by placing stress on the second syllable, saying /ænˈkɪloʊsɔrəs/. The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: /ˌæŋ.kɪ.ləˈsɔː.rəs/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "saurus" part.
- Vowel sounds: Some speakers confuse the vowel sounds in "ankylosaurus", pronouncing it as /æn.kɪˈloʊ.sɔrəs/ instead of /ˌæŋ.kɪ.ləˈsɔː.rəs/. The "a" in the first syllable should be a short "a" sound. Tip: Practice saying "ank" as in "ankle" to get the right sound.
- Syllable division: A common mistake is blending syllables, leading to a mispronunciation like /æn.kɪˈloʊ.sɔrəs/. The correct division is /ˌæŋ.kɪ.ləˈsɔː.rəs/, with four distinct syllables. Tip: Break it down into parts: "an-ky-lo-saur-us."
- Ending sound: Some may incorrectly pronounce the ending as /əs/ instead of the correct /əs/ in "ankylosaurus". This can lead to a less precise pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the "saurus" part, ensuring it sounds clear and distinct.
- "k" sound confusion: Occasionally, "ankylosaurus" is mispronounced with a hard "k" sound, like /ˈæŋ.kɪ.ləˈsɔː.rəs/. The correct sound is softer, with a clear "k" in the second syllable. Tip: Practice with "ankle" to help clarify the sound.