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charon
Definition:
(nou) the ferryman who brought the souls of the dead across the river Styx or the river Acheron to Hades
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Common mistakes of charon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "cha-'RON". The correct pronunciation is "ˈkɛr ən" in US English and "ˈkær ən" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable to emphasize the correct stress.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "Charon" with an "a" as in "cat". The US pronunciation uses "ɛ" as in "bed", while the UK uses "æ". Tip: Practice the vowel sounds by comparing them to similar words.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers pronounce the "r" too strongly, saying "CHA-r-on". The correct pronunciation has a softer "r" sound in "ˈkɛr ən" (US) and "ˈkær ən" (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" subtle to sound more natural.
- Ignoring the unstressed syllable: Learners might pronounce both syllables equally, like "CHAR-on". The second syllable is unstressed in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Make the second syllable lighter and quicker to improve fluency.
- Confusing with similar names: Some mix "Charon" with "Karen" or "Sharon". Each has distinct sounds and stress patterns. "Charon" is "ˈkɛr ən" (US) and "ˈkær ən" (UK). Tip: Practice each name separately to avoid confusion.