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cichlid
Definition:
(nou) freshwater fishes of tropical America and Africa and Asia similar to American sunfishes; some are food fishes; many small ones are popular in aquariums
Examples:
It is considered a dwarf cichlid.
This cichlid is a substrate spawner.
Tomocichla tuba, or Tuba cichlid is a freshwater fish within the cichlid family.
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Common mistakes of cichlid pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cich-lid" instead of "cich-lid". The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈsɪk.lɪd/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "cich" part.
- Pronouncing "ch" as "sh": A common mistake is pronouncing "cichlid" with a "sh" sound, saying "shich-lid" instead of the correct /ˈsɪk.lɪd/. Tip: Focus on the hard "k" sound in "cich".
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some might say "cichlid" with a short "i" sound, like "sik-lid". The accurate pronunciation includes a clear "ɪ" sound, /ˈsɪk.lɪd/. Tip: Practice saying the vowel as in "sit".
- Overemphasizing the "l": People may exaggerate the "l" sound, leading to "cich-lid" sounding like "cich-lidd". The correct pronunciation is smoother, /ˈsɪk.lɪd/. Tip: Keep the "l" light and connected to the following vowel.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "cichlid" with "sichlid" or other similar-sounding words. The correct pronunciation is distinct, /ˈsɪk.lɪd/. Tip: Pay attention to the initial "cich" sound to differentiate it.