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armadillo
Definition:
(nou) burrowing chiefly nocturnal mammal with body covered with strong horny plates
Examples:
A giant armadillo like creature.
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A bulette mostly resembles a shark or an armadillo.
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Common mistakes of armadillo pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ar-ma-'dillo". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the third syllable: /ˌɑːr.məˈdɪl.oʊ/. Tip: Focus on the "dil" part for correct stress.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Pronouncing "armadillo" with exaggerated vowels can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound in the second syllable: /ˌɑːr.məˈdɪl.oʊ/. Tip: Keep the second syllable light and quick.
- Dropping the final "o": Some may pronounce "armadillo" as "armadill", omitting the final "o". This changes the word's integrity. The correct pronunciation ends with the "o": /ˌɑːr.məˈdɪl.oʊ/. Tip: Always include the "o" at the end for clarity.
- Incorrect "a" sound: Learners might say "armadillo" with an "a" sound like in "cat". The correct sound is more like "ah" as in "father": /ˌɑːr.məˈdɪl.oʊ/. Tip: Practice the "a" by saying "car" to get the right sound.
- Confusing "l" sounds: Some people may pronounce the "l" in "armadillo" too heavily, making it sound like "armadilly". The correct pronunciation has a clear "l": /ˌɑːr.məˈdɪl.oʊ/. Tip: Keep the "l" soft and distinct for accurate pronunciation.