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behemoth
Definition:
(nou) someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful (nou) a person of exceptional importance and reputation
Phonetic Transcription:
bɪˈhiːmɒθ
Examples:
It is now a behemoth in this industry.
He draws attention to the marvelous strength of the behemoth.
I have been very interested in the progress of this behemoth.
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Common mistakes of behemoth pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "be-HE-moth" instead of the correct "be-HE-moth" /bɪˈhiː.məθ/ (US) or /bɪˈhiː.məθ/ (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the "HE" to pronounce it correctly.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "bee" instead of the correct "be" /bɪ/. This changes the sound and meaning of "behemoth." Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel short, like in "bit."
- Final "th" mispronunciation: It's common to mispronounce the "th" in "behemoth" as "t" or "d," saying "behemot" or "behemod." The correct sound is /θ/. Tip: Practice saying "think" to master the "th" sound.
- Syllable count mistake: Some people might pronounce "behemoth" with only two syllables, saying "be-hemoth." The correct pronunciation has three syllables: "be-he-moth." Tip: Break it down into three parts to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasis on the "moth": Learners sometimes emphasize the last syllable too much, saying "behe-MOTH." The correct stress is on the second syllable. Tip: Remember to keep the stress on "HE" for proper pronunciation.