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chameleon
Definition:
(nou) a changeable or inconstant person (nou) a faint constellation in the polar region of the southern hemisphere near Apus and Mensa (nou) lizard of Africa and Madagascar able to change skin color and having a projectile tongue
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈmiːlɪən
Examples:
Another kind of reptile is the chameleon.
The other reptiles found in the district are the chameleon and Bichhkhopra.
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Common mistakes of chameleon pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cha-ME-leon" /ʃəˈmiː.li.ən/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable: "cha-me-LE-on" /kəˈmiː.li.ən/.
- Mispronouncing the initial sound: Some might pronounce "chameleon" starting with a hard "k" sound, saying "kameleon". Tip: Focus on the "ch" sound /ʃ/, as in "shoe", to start correctly with "chameleon".
- Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is to skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, resulting in "chamelon". Tip: Practice saying "chameleon" slowly, ensuring each syllable is pronounced: "cha-me-le-on".
- Confusing the ending: Some learners pronounce "chameleon" with an incorrect final syllable, saying "chameleon" with a long "e" sound. Tip: The correct ending is "on" /ən/, not "eon", so emphasize the short vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some might pronounce "chameleon" with a strong "h" sound, resulting in "hchameleon". Tip: The "ch" is a single sound /ʃ/, so avoid adding an extra "h" before it.