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bovine
Definition:
(nou) any of various members of the genus Bos
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbəʊvaɪn
Examples:
Cow dung is the waste of bovine animal species.
The Junqueira cow is a bovine that is extinct in the wild.
It is the principal form of calcium found in bovine milk.
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Common mistakes of bovine pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "bo-VINE" instead of "BO-vine". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as /ˈboʊvaɪn/ in US and /ˈbəʊvaɪn/ in UK.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "a" instead of the correct "o" sound. This leads to saying "bavine". Tip: Practice the "oʊ" or "əʊ" sound, which should sound like "oh" in "go".
- Dropping the final sound: Some may say "bovin" without the "e" at the end, which alters the word's clarity. Tip: Always articulate the final "e" sound to maintain the correct pronunciation as /ˈboʊvaɪn/ or /ˈbəʊvaɪn/.
- Overemphasizing the "v": Learners sometimes stress the "v" too much, making it sound harsh, like "bov-ine". Tip: Keep the "v" soft and balanced within the word to ensure smooth pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "i": Some may incorrectly pronounce the "i" as a short "i" sound, resulting in "bovin". Tip: Use the diphthong "ai" sound as in "fine", pronounced as /aɪ/, to get it right.