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aristarchus
Definition:
(nou) an ancient Greek grammarian remembered for his commentary on the Iliad and Odyssey (circa 217-145 BC) (nou) a bright crater on the Moon
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Common mistakes of aristarchus pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "aristarchus" as /ˌær.ɪˈstɑːr.kəs/. Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the third syllable, as in /ˈær.ɪˌstɑːr.kəs/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "a" as in "cat" instead of the correct sound in "father." This leads to /ˈæ.rɪˌstɑːr.kəs/. Tip: Use the "ah" sound /ɑː/ for the second syllable.
- Ignoring the "ch" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "ch" as /ʧ/ instead of the correct /k/ sound, resulting in "aristarchus" pronounced as /ˌær.ɪˈstɑːr.ʧəs/. Tip: Remember "ch" in "aristarchus" is pronounced like a "k."
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some learners stress the last syllable too much, saying "aristarchus" as /ˌær.ɪˈstɑːr.kəs/. Tip: The final syllable should be lighter; focus on the primary stress in the first syllable.
- Skipping syllables: Some may unintentionally skip the "ar" sound, pronouncing it as /ˈstɑːr.kəs/. Tip: Make sure to articulate all syllables clearly: /ˈær.ɪˌstɑːr.kəs/.