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calisthenics
Definition:
(nou) the practice of calisthenic exercises (nou) light exercises designed to promote general fitness
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌkælɪsˈθenɪks
Examples:
The history of calisthenics is linked to Greco Roman gymnastics.
They often focus on military style calisthenics and group runs.
I said yoga is a calisthenics incorporating meditation.
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Common mistakes of calisthenics pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "CAL-is-then-ics" instead of "cal-is-THEN-ics" (US: /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/, UK: /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the third syllable for clarity.
- Vowel sounds: Some mispronounce the "a" in "calisthenics" as "ah" instead of the correct "æ" sound (as in "cat"). Tip: Practice saying "cal" like "cat" to get the right vowel sound.
- Silent letters: Learners often forget to pronounce the "h" in "calisthenics," resulting in "calis-tenics." Tip: Remember to include the "h" sound, making it "calis-THEN-ics" for proper pronunciation.
- Syllable division: Some speakers incorrectly divide the word into too many or too few syllables, like "calis-then-ics" instead of "cal-is-THEN-ics." Tip: Break it down into four clear syllables for accuracy.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "ics" ending as "ix" instead of "ɪks." Tip: Ensure you pronounce it as "ics" to maintain the word's integrity and flow.