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cassiopeia
Definition:
(nou) the wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda (nou) a W-shaped constellation in the northern hemisphere near Polaris
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Common mistakes of cassiopeia pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the wrong syllable, saying "cas-si-O-peia" instead of "cas-si-o-PEI-a." Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the fourth syllable, as shown in IPA: /ˌkæsiəˈpiːə/.
- Mispronouncing the "o": The "o" in "cassiopeia" can be confused with a short vowel sound, leading to "cas-i-o-pea." Tip: Pronounce the "o" as a long vowel /oʊ/ in the second syllable, as in IPA: /ˌkæsiəˈpeɪə/.
- Skipping syllables: Some may unintentionally skip the "i" or "a," pronouncing it as "cassiopa." Tip: Ensure each syllable is articulated clearly: "cas-si-o-PEI-a," maintaining all parts of the word.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Learners might overly stress the vowels, making it sound awkward, like "CASS-i-o-PEA." Tip: Maintain a balanced pronunciation, keeping the stress on "PEI" while keeping the other syllables lighter.
- Confusing the "a" sound: Some might pronounce the final "a" as a schwa sound, saying "cassiopei-uh." Tip: Pronounce the last "a" clearly as /ə/, ensuring it sounds distinct in IPA: /ˌkæsiəˈpeɪə/.