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anubis
Definition:
(nou) Egyptian god of tombs and ruler of the underworld; usually depicted as a man with the head of a jackal
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Common mistakes of anubis pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-ˈnu-bis". In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the second syllable: "ə-ˈnu-bɪs". Tip: Focus on stressing the "nu" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "u" in "anubis" as "oo". The correct pronunciation has a short "u" sound, as in "uh". Tip: Practice saying "a-NU-bis" with a clear "u" sound.
- Omitting syllables: Some may say "anubis" as "nubis", dropping the initial "a". The full pronunciation is important for clarity: "ə-ˈnu-bɪs". Tip: Always articulate the "a" at the beginning to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Confusing "i" sound: A frequent error is pronouncing the "i" in "anubis" as a long "ee" sound, saying "anubeez". The correct sound is a short "i" as in "bit": "bɪs". Tip: Remember to keep the "i" short and crisp.
- Mispronouncing the final "s": Some people pronounce the final "s" as a "z" sound, saying "anubiz". The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "s" sound: "bɪs". Tip: Practice the ending by saying "bis" to get the sound right.