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deinonychus
Definition:
(nou) swift agile wolf-sized bipedal dinosaur having a large curved claw on each hind foot; of the Cretaceous
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I tell you, that is not a deinonychus.
I certainly don't dispute the existence of deinonychus.
John's deinonychus is based on his imagination, not on real specimens.
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Common mistakes of deinonychus pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress another syllable, saying "dein-ˈo-ny-chus". The correct stress is on the second syllable: UK /daɪˈnɒnɪkəs/, US /daɪˈnɑːnɪkəs/. Tip: Emphasize the "non" part — "die-NON-i-cus".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The first syllable "Dei" is often pronounced "dee" (/diː/) instead of "dai" (/daɪ/). Tip: Use the /aɪ/ sound, as in "my" or "dinosaur".
- Omitting syllables: Some shorten it to "dein-ny-chus", dropping the "o". Tip: Say all four syllables clearly: /daɪˈnɒnɪkəs/ (UK) or /daɪˈnɑːnɪkəs/ (US).
- Mispronouncing the "ch": Many pronounce "ch" as /tʃ/ as in "chocolate". Tip: In "Deinonychus", "ch" is pronounced /k/.
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix it up with "dinosaur" or "dromaeosaur". Tip: Remember "Deinonychus" is its own species, with the pronunciation /daɪˈnɒnɪkəs/ (UK) or /daɪˈnɑːnɪkəs/ (US).