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aster
Definition:
(nou) any of various chiefly fall-blooming herbs of the genus Aster with showy daisylike flowers (nou) star-shaped structure formed in the cytoplasm of a cell having fibers like rays that surround the centrosome during mitosis
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæstə
Examples:
September's flower is both the aster and the morning glory.
Eupatorieae is a tribe of over 2000 species of plants in the aster family.
Plants such as the Silky aster which are native to the area and are very rare.
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Common mistakes of aster pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "as-TER" instead of "AS-ter". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with IPA: /ˈæs.tər/ (US), /ˈɑːs.tə/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "a" as in "cat" instead of the correct short "a" sound. This results in saying "cast-er". Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /æ/ in "aster" to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes pronounce "t" too strongly, making it sound like "as-ter" instead of the softer "t" sound. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick, as in /tər/, to sound more natural.
- Adding extra syllables: Some people mistakenly say "as-ter-uh" instead of "aster". This can create confusion in conversation. Tip: Remember that "aster" is a two-syllable word, pronounced as /ˈæs.tər/ (US), /ˈɑːs.tə/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel length: Pronouncing the vowel in "aster" too long can lead to saying "ah-stir". This alters the meaning and clarity. Tip: Keep the vowel short and crisp, focusing on /æ/ in the first syllable.