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chrysalis
Definition:
(nou) pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
Examples:
All that is left in the jar is a chrysalis that works as a healing balm.
On pupation, the wasp eggs hatch and consume the chrysalis from the inside.
The Swallowtails overwinter as a chrysalis.
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Common mistakes of chrysalis pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "chrysalis" as /krɪˈsæl.ɪs/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkrɪs.ə.lɪs/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "chrys" part.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "a" instead of "i", saying "chrysalis" like /ˈkræs.ə.lɪs/. The correct pronunciation has an "i" sound: /ˈkrɪs.ə.lɪs/. Tip: Focus on the "i" sound in "chrys".
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to drop the last syllable, pronouncing it as "chrysalis" /ˈkrɪs.əl/. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /ˈkrɪs.ə.lɪs/. Tip: Make sure to articulate each syllable clearly.
- Mispronouncing "ch": Some learners pronounce "ch" as "k", saying "krysalis" /ˈkraɪ.sə.lɪs/. The correct sound is /ʧ/, as in "chrysalis" /ˈkrɪs.ə.lɪs/. Tip: Practice saying words like "chocolate" to master the "ch" sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce the "a" in the second syllable like the "a" in "cat," leading to "chrysalis" /krɪˈsæl.ɪs/. The correct sound is a schwa: /ˈkrɪs.ə.lɪs/. Tip: Use the schwa sound for unstressed syllables.