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bison
Definition:
(nou) any of several large humped bovids having shaggy manes and large heads and short horns
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbaɪsən
Examples:
The bison aren't even related to the buffaloes.
Examples of extirpated species are the bison and the red wolf.
No mention was made of the death of the white bison hunter.
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Common mistakes of bison pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "bi-SON." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbaɪ.sən/ (US) and /ˈbaɪ.sən/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "bi" when pronouncing "bison."
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as a short vowel, like in "bit." The correct pronunciation has a long "i" sound: /ˈbaɪ.sən/. Tip: Think of the word "high" to help with the long "i" sound in "bison."
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some may pronounce "bison" with an exaggerated "s" sound, making it sound like "biss-on." The correct pronunciation is smoother: /ˈbaɪ.sən/. Tip: Focus on a soft transition between "i" and "s" without elongating it.
- Adding an extra syllable: Learners sometimes say "bi-son" with two distinct syllables. The correct pronunciation is a two-syllable word: /ˈbaɪ.sən/. Tip: Practice saying "bison" quickly to maintain the natural flow of the word.
- Confusing it with similar words: Some may confuse "bison" with "bisonte," a term for a type of beef in Italian. "Bison" is pronounced /ˈbaɪ.sən/. Tip: Remember that "bison" refers to the animal, helping you differentiate it from other terms.