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arachnid
Definition:
(nou) air-breathing arthropods characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈræknɪd
Examples:
One kind of arthropod is the spider, which is an arachnid.
The Tick is named after an arachnid, much like Spider Man.
Why can't you just link to the spider or arachnid page or something
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Common mistakes of arachnid pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈrach-nid". The correct pronunciation is "ˈa-rach-nid" with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "a" sound at the beginning.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "arachnid" with a short "a" as in "cat", resulting in "ˈæ-rach-nid". The correct sound is a long "a" as in "father", "ˈɑ-rach-nid". Tip: Practice saying "ah" to get the right vowel sound.
- Silent "h": A common mistake is to pronounce the "h" in "arachnid", leading to "ha-ˈrach-nid". In English, the "h" is silent, so it should be pronounced as "ˈa-rach-nid". Tip: Focus on starting with the "a" sound directly.
- Ending "id" sound: Some may pronounce the ending as "id" with a hard "d", sounding like "ˈa-rach-nid". The correct pronunciation is softer, with a quick "d" sound, "ˈa-rach-nid". Tip: Keep the ending light and smooth.
- Syllable separation: Learners sometimes separate the syllables too much, saying "a-rach-nid" with pauses. The correct pronunciation flows smoothly as "ˈa-rach-nid". Tip: Practice saying the word in one continuous motion for better fluency.