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aristotle
Definition:
(nou) one of the greatest of the ancient Athenian philosophers; pupil of Plato; teacher of Alexander the Great (384-322 BC)
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Common mistakes of aristotle pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-RIS-totle" instead of the correct "AR-is-totle" /ˈær.ɪˌstɒt.əl/ (UK) or /ˈær.ɪˌstɑː.təl/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "aristotle" with a short "i" sound, saying "a-ris-totle" instead of the correct "AR-is-totle." The correct vowel is /æ/ in the first syllable. Tip: Practice the vowel sound by saying "cat."
- Missing schwa: People often omit the schwa sound in the last syllable, saying "aristotl" instead of "aristotle" /ˈær.ɪˌstɒt.əl/ (UK) or /ˈær.ɪˌstɑː.təl/ (US). Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "e" clearly in the last syllable.
- Incorrect "t" sound: Some may pronounce the "t" in "aristotle" too softly, leading to "aristole." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" sound /ˈær.ɪˌstɒt.əl/ (UK) or /ˈær.ɪˌstɑː.təl/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the "t" as you say "top."
- Syllable reduction: A common mistake is to reduce the number of syllables, saying "aristotl." The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "AR-is-tot-le." Tip: Break it down into syllables while practicing: "AR," "is," "tot," "le."