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chamomile
Definition:
(nou) Eurasian plant with apple-scented foliage and white-rayed flowers and feathery leaves used medicinally; in some classification systems placed in genus Anthemis
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The chamomile that's there now is also great.
It is found naturally in the essential oil of chamomile.
Or maybe he should switch to chamomile tea.
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Common mistakes of chamomile pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "chamomile" by using the wrong vowel sounds, saying /ˈʃæməˌmaɪl/ instead of /ˈkæməˌmiːl/ (US) or /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding like "uh" in "cup."
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cham-O-mile." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkæməˌmiːl/ (US) or /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable clearly.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is adding an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "cham-o-mil-e." The correct pronunciation is /ˈkæməˌmiːl/ (US) or /ˈkæməˌmaɪl/ (UK). Tip: Keep it to three syllables.
- Confusing "ch" sound: Some say "chamomile" with a hard "ch," pronouncing it as "kamomile." The "ch" in "chamomile" is soft, pronounced as /ʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "sh" as in "shoe" for the correct sound.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Learners often mispronounce the last syllable as "mile," saying "chamomile" like "cham-o-myle." The correct ending is /miːl/ (US) or /maɪl/ (UK). Tip: Remember the ending sounds like "meal."