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aphids
Definition:
(nou) any of various small plant-sucking insects
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈeɪfɪd
Examples:
This virus is transmitted by species of aphids and by mechanical inoculation.
The larva is terrestrial and feeds on aphids.
The aphids feed on the glucose present in the gall.
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Common mistakes of aphids pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈeɪ.fɪdz" instead of the correct "ˈeɪ.fɪdz". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The "a" in "aphids" is often mispronounced as a short "a" sound, leading to "ˈæ.fɪdz". Tip: Focus on the long "ā" sound, as in "day", to pronounce it correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some may pronounce "aphids" with a strong "h" sound, like "ˈeɪ.hɪdz". Tip: Keep the "h" soft and subtle, as it should not dominate the pronunciation.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "aphids" with three syllables, as "ˈeɪ.fɪ.dɪz". Tip: Ensure that "aphids" is pronounced with only two syllables to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "aphids" with "aids", pronouncing it as "ˈeɪdz". Tip: Pay attention to the ending sound; "aphids" ends with "fidz", while "aids" ends with "dz".