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coyote
Definition:
(nou) small wolf native to western North America (nou) someone who smuggles illegal immigrants into the United States (usually across the Mexican border) (nou) a forest fire fighter who is sent to battle remote and severe forest fires (often for days at a time)
Phonetic Transcription:
koɪˈəʊt
Examples:
The school mascot is the coyote.
If there was a mangy coyote, you took care of it.
There is a huge lasso on that hill to catch a coyote.
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Common mistakes of coyote pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some people pronounce "coyote" as /kaɪˈoʊt/ in the US, which misrepresents the correct pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the "o" sound, which should be pronounced as /ˈkaɪ.oʊ.ti/ in American English.
- Stress misplacement: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "coyote" as /kaɪˈoʊ.ti/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, making it /ˈkaɪ.oʊ.ti/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Omitting the final "e": Some may drop the final "e," pronouncing it as "coyot." This is incorrect. Tip: Always include the "e" at the end, ensuring you pronounce it as /ˈkaɪ.oʊ.ti/.
- Mispronouncing "y": A frequent error is pronouncing the "y" like a vowel, resulting in "coyote" sounding like /kaɪˈoʊ.eɪ/. Tip: Pronounce "y" as a consonant, making it /ˈkaɪ.oʊ.ti/.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "coyote" with "coy" or "coyly," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "coyote" has three syllables, pronounced /ˈkaɪ.oʊ.ti/, distinct from these other words.