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carrion
Definition:
(nou) the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkærɪən
Examples:
The diet of this species is carrion.
The diet consists mainly of carrion.
Definitely fetid but not truly a carrion flower.
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Common mistakes of carrion pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "car-RI-on" /ˈkæriən/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "CARR-ion" /ˈkær.i.ən/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Omitting vowel sounds: It's common to shorten "carrion" to "carrin" /ˈkæ.rɪn/. This leads to a loss of clarity in pronunciation. Tip: Ensure that both vowel sounds in the second syllable are pronounced clearly.
- Confusing "carrion" with "carry on": Some may mistakenly pronounce "carrion" as "carry on" /ˈkæriˌɑn/. This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Remember that "carrion" refers to decaying flesh, not an action.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners might pronounce "carrion" as "carrion" /ˈkæriən/ with a strong "on" sound. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to master the subtle ending sound.
- Incorrect vowel quality: Some may pronounce "carrion" with a long "a" sound, saying "carrion" /ˈkeəriən/. The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel quality.