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chimera
Definition:
(nou) fire-breathing female monster with a lion's head and a goat's body and a serpent's tail; daughter of Typhon (nou) a grotesque product of the imagination
Phonetic Transcription:
kaɪˈmɪərə
Examples:
Cheetu is the fastest of all the chimera ants.
I added the citation of the sight of the chimera indicating disaster.
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Common mistakes of chimera pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable instead of the first, saying /kɪˈmɪə.rə/ instead of the correct /ˈkaɪ.mɪə.rə/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "chi" as in "kite".
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the first vowel, saying "chih" instead of "kai". This leads to incorrect pronunciation as /kɪˈmɪə.rə/. Tip: Practice saying "kite" to get the right "chi" sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may shorten the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈkaɪ.mɛr.ə/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈkaɪ.mɪə.rə/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "mira" part clearly, as in "mirror".
- Final syllable issues: Learners might drop the final "ra", saying /ˈkaɪ.mɪə/. This omits the last syllable entirely. Tip: Always finish with "ra" to complete "chimera".
- Regional variations: In some accents, "chimera" may be pronounced differently, leading to confusion. For example, US speakers might say /kɪˈmɛr.ə/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both US and UK pronunciations to avoid misunderstandings.