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daedalus
Definition:
(nou) an Athenian inventor who built the labyrinth of Minos; to escape the labyrinth he fashioned wings for himself and his son Icarus
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Common mistakes of daedalus pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Daedalus" as /ˈdeɪ.də.ləs/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈdeɪ/, to pronounce "Daedalus" correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "Daedalus" with an "ee" sound, saying /ˈdiː.də.ləs/. Tip: Use the "ay" sound as in "day" for the first syllable, /ˈdeɪ/, to avoid this mistake.
- Omitting syllables: Some people may drop the second syllable, saying "Daedalus" as /ˈdeɪ.ləs/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly: /ˈdeɪ.də.ləs/ to maintain the integrity of the name.
- Confusing the "d" sound: Learners might confuse "Daedalus" with words that have a soft "d," pronouncing it as /ˈdeɪ.jə.ləs/. Tip: Focus on the hard "d" sound in the first syllable, /ˈdeɪ/, to get it right.
- Mispronouncing the last syllable: Some say "Daedalus" with a short "u," like /ˈdeɪ.də.lɪs/. Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ in the last syllable for accurate pronunciation: /ˈdeɪ.də.ləs/.