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caduceus
Definition:
(nou) an insignia used by the medical profession; modeled after the staff of Hermes
Examples:
The caduceus was adopted as the rating badge for apothecaries.
A caduceus and a cornucopia are crossed on it.
The caduceus is a symbol of commerce.
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Common mistakes of caduceus pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ca-DU-ceus" instead of "CA-du-ceus". Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA /kəˈdjuː.səs/ (US) and /kəˈdjuː.sɪs/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce the "u" as a short vowel, resulting in "cad-u-ceus" instead of the correct "ca-du-ceus". Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound /juː/ in the second syllable to ensure clarity.
- Syllable omission: It's common to drop the second syllable, pronouncing it as "CAD-ceus". Tip: Ensure you articulate all syllables clearly; the full pronunciation is /kəˈdjuː.səs/ (US) and /kəˈdjuː.sɪs/ (UK).
- Incorrect ending: Some may mistakenly pronounce the ending as "cious", resulting in "ca-du-CEUS". Tip: Pay attention to the correct ending sound /səs/ (US) or /sɪs/ (UK) to avoid this error.
- Mispronouncing the "c": A frequent mistake is pronouncing the "c" as a hard "k" sound, saying "KAD-u-ceus". Tip: Remember that the "c" in "caduceus" is soft, pronounced as /s/, not /k/.