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ceres
Definition:
(nou) goddess of agriculture; counterpart of Greek Demeter (nou) the largest asteroid and the first discovered
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Common mistakes of ceres pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "ceres" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ˈsɛrɪs/ instead of the correct /ˈsɪəriz/ in UK English or /ˈsɛrɪz/ in US English. Tip: Focus on the "e" sounding like "ear" in UK English.
- Stress placement error: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "ce-RES" instead of the correct stress on the first syllable, "CER-es." Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "CER-es."
- Mispronouncing the "c": A common mistake is pronouncing the "c" as "k" instead of the softer "s" sound. Some say "keres." Tip: Practice saying "s" clearly at the beginning of "ceres."
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers overemphasize the "r" sound, making it too harsh, resulting in "seres." Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Neglecting the final "s": A frequent mistake is dropping the final "s," leading to "cer" instead of "ceres." Tip: Always pronounce the final "s" to ensure clarity in the word "ceres."