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biome
Definition:
(nou) a major biotic community characterized by the dominant forms of plant life and the prevailing climate
Examples:
The area is part of the aspen parkland biome.
The fauna in the succulent karoo biome is quite diverse.
The One Arrow First Nation is in the aspen parkland biome.
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Common mistakes of biome pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "bi-'ome" instead of "'bi-ome". Tip: Remember that in "biome", the primary stress is on the first syllable (ˈbaɪ.oʊm in US, ˈbaɪ.əʊm in UK).
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel sound in "biome" as "bi-'um". This leads to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the correct long "i" sound, as in "my" (ˈbaɪ).
- Dropping the final sound: Some speakers may omit the "m" sound, saying "bi-'o" instead of "bi-'ome". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "m" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word (ˈbaɪ.oʊm).
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often shorten the "o" sound, pronouncing "biome" as "bi-'om". This changes the intended pronunciation. Tip: Use a longer "o" sound, as in "home" (ˈbaɪ.oʊm).
- Adding extra syllables: Some might incorrectly say "bi-'o-me" with three syllables. This is inaccurate. Tip: Remember that "biome" is a two-syllable word, pronounced as "'bi-ome" (ˈbaɪ.oʊm).