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buffalo
Definition:
(nou) large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains (nou) a city on Lake Erie in western New York (near Niagara Falls) (nou) meat from an American bison (nou) any of several Old World animals resembling oxen including, e.g., water buffalo; Cape buffalo
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbʌfələʊ
Examples:
In reply to the cows of the villages she domesticated a buffalo.
The huge herds of buffalo roaming the prairie were a thing of the past.
It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.
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Common mistakes of buffalo pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "buf-ˈfalo". The correct pronunciation is "ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ" in US English and "ˈbʌf.ə.ləʊ" in UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the first vowel, saying "bʌf.ə.loʊ" instead of "ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ". This can lead to unclear communication. Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound, like in "cup".
- Syllable reduction: Learners might omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "ˈbʌf.ləʊ". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa, making it "ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ". Tip: Practice saying the middle syllable lightly to maintain clarity.
- Final syllable pronunciation: Some pronounce the last syllable as "lo" with a long "o", saying "bʌf.əˈloʊ". The right pronunciation is "loʊ" with a schwa sound preceding it. Tip: Keep the last syllable soft and quick.
- Overemphasis on syllables: A common mistake is to overly stress each syllable, resulting in "buf-fuh-loh". The proper pronunciation flows smoothly as "ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ". Tip: Practice saying the word in a fluid manner to improve your pronunciation.