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chrysanthemum
Definition:
(nou) the flower of a chrysanthemum plant (nou) any of numerous perennial Old World herbs having showy brightly colored flower heads of the genera Chrysanthemum, Argyranthemum, Dendranthema, Tanacetum; widely cultivated
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The school flower is the chrysanthemum.
The town flower is the chrysanthemum.
Commercially available chrysanthemum tea.
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Common mistakes of chrysanthemum pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "chrysanthe'mum". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /krɪˈzæn.θə.məm/ (US) and /krɪˈzæn.θə.məm/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "chrysanthemum" slowly, emphasizing the "zan".
- Vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce "chrysanthemum" by using an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "chris". The correct pronunciation starts with /krɪs/. Tip: Focus on the /ɪ/ sound, which is like the "i" in "sit".
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is to reduce "chrysanthemum" to three syllables, saying "chrysant'mum". The word actually has four syllables: /krɪˈzæn.θə.məm/. Tip: Break it down into syllables when practicing: "chrys-an-the-mum".
- Ending sound: Some learners pronounce the last syllable as "mum" instead of "məm". This can lead to confusion. The correct ending is /məm/. Tip: Emphasize the schwa sound /ə/ in the final syllable to ensure clarity.
- Speed of pronunciation: Speaking too quickly can lead to mispronunciation. For example, "chrysanthemum" may sound jumbled. Tip: Slow down your speech and articulate each syllable clearly for better pronunciation.