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carnivorous
Phonetic Transcription:
kɑːˈnɪvərəs
Examples:
The purely carnivorous the diet, the more the jaw is reduced.
In habits, the animal was cursorial and herbivorous, or possibly carnivorous.
The African bullfrog is carnivorous.
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Common mistakes of carnivorous pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "car-NIV-orous" instead of "CAR-niv-orous". Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈkɑrnɪvərəs in US and ˈkɑːnɪvərəs in UK.
- Omitting syllables: Some might pronounce "carnivorous" as "car-niv-us", dropping the "or" syllable. Tip: Ensure you articulate all syllables clearly: "CAR-niv-or-ous".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "a" in "carnivorous" is often mispronounced as "æ" (as in "cat") instead of "ɑ" (as in "father"). Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "ah" in the first syllable: ˈkɑrn.
- Confusing the "v" and "b" sounds: Some speakers might pronounce "carnivorous" with a "b" sound, saying "car-nib-orous". Tip: Practice the "v" sound by placing your upper teeth against your lower lip: "v".
- Blending syllables: People sometimes blend the "n" and "i" sounds, saying "car-niv-or-us" too quickly. Tip: Slow down and clearly pronounce each syllable: "CAR-niv-or-ous".