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botanical
Definition:
(nou) a drug made from part of a plant (as the bark or root or leaves)
Phonetic Transcription:
bəˈtænɪkəl
Examples:
He is an Australian botanical taxonomist.
It is the oldest botanical society in the Americas.
The place is located in the botanical region.
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Common mistakes of botanical pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners stress the second syllable instead of the first. The correct pronunciation is /bəˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/ in US English and /bəˈtæn.ɪ.kəl/ in UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "ta".
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "o" in "botanical" as a long "o" sound, leading to a mispronunciation. The correct sound is a short "ə". Tip: Practice saying "buh-tan-i-kal" to get the vowel sounds right.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the "i" in the third syllable, resulting in "botan-ical" instead of "botanical". The correct pronunciation includes all syllables. Tip: Break it down into "bo-tan-i-cal" to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing "c": Some may pronounce the "c" in "botanical" as a hard "k" sound instead of the soft "k" sound. The correct pronunciation is /k/. Tip: Focus on the "cal" part sounding like "kəl" to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing "t": Learners sometimes place too much emphasis on the "t" in "botanical," making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation has a softer "t" sound. Tip: Practice saying it smoothly as "bə-tan-i-kəl" to reduce emphasis.