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ariadne
Definition:
(nou) beautiful daughter of Minos and Pasiphae; she fell in love with Theseus and gave him the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth
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Common mistakes of ariadne pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Ari-'AD-ne". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌɛəriˈædni/ (US) and /ˌeə.riˈæd.ni/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "ad" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "Ariadne" with an "ah" sound in the first syllable, as in "AH-riadne". The first syllable should have a more neutral "air" sound. Tip: Practice saying "air" before "Ariadne".
- Omitting syllables: Some might shorten "Ariadne" to "Ari-adne", dropping the "d". The full pronunciation is important: /ˌɛəriˈædni/ (US) and /ˌeə.riˈæd.ni/ (UK). Tip: Remember to pronounce all syllables clearly.
- Confusing with similar names: People often mix up "Ariadne" with "Ariadna" or "Arianna", leading to mispronunciation. "Ariadne" has a distinct pronunciation. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the unique sound of "Ariadne".
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some pronounce the last syllable like "nee", resulting in "Ariad-'nee". The correct ending is "dny". Tip: Practice the ending by repeating "Ariadne" slowly, focusing on "dne".