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coelacanth
Definition:
(nou) fish thought to have been extinct since the Cretaceous period but found in 1938 off the coast of Africa
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Common mistakes of coelacanth pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some pronounce "coelacanth" with incorrect stress, saying /ˈsiːləkənθ/ instead of the correct /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: Many people mispronounce the "oe" in "coelacanth" as /oʊ/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/, where "oe" sounds like "ee". Tip: Practice the "oe" as a long "ee" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some speakers say "coelacanth" with a strong "a" sound, like /ˈsiː.lə.kæ̃nθ/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/, with a short "a". Tip: Keep the "a" softer and shorter.
- Mispronouncing the final "th": A common mistake is to pronounce the "th" in "coelacanth" as /θ/ instead of /θ/. The correct sound is /θ/. Tip: Ensure that the "th" is voiced as in "think".
- Omitting the middle syllable: Some may simplify "coelacanth" to "sealacanth" or "coelcanth". The correct pronunciation includes three syllables: /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/. Tip: Break the word into syllables to maintain clarity.