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camellia
Definition:
(nou) any of several shrubs or small evergreen trees having solitary white or pink or reddish flowers
Examples:
This variety of camellia usually has smaller leaves than the Camellia Japonica.
The county flower is the camellia, and the county tree is the ginkgo.
The fraternity flower is the camellia and the fraternity jewel is the amethyst.
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Common mistakes of camellia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "camellia" as /kəˈmɛl.i.ə/. The correct stress is on the second syllable: /kəˈmɛl.jə/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "mel" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "camellia" with an "a" sound like in "cat" instead of the schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable. The correct pronunciation is /kəˈmɛl.jə/. Tip: Practice saying "uh" for the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "ll": The "ll" in "camellia" is not pronounced as a distinct sound; it blends into the preceding vowel. It should sound like /kəˈmɛl.jə/, not /kəˈmɛl.lia/. Tip: Smoothly connect the "l" to the following "j" sound.
- Omitting the final "a": Some speakers drop the final "a" sound, pronouncing it as /kəˈmɛl.jə/ instead of /kəˈmɛl.jə/. The last syllable is important for clarity. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "a" lightly at the end.
- Confusing it with similar words: "Camellia" can be confused with "camel" or "camellia" (the flower) in pronunciation. The correct form is /kəˈmɛl.jə/. Tip: Focus on the distinct syllable structure to avoid mixing them up.