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dinosaur
Definition:
(nou) any of numerous extinct terrestrial reptiles of the Mesozoic era
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdaɪnəsɔː
Examples:
Researchers have identified a species of puny dinosaur.
The ancestral dinosaur was a biped.
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Common mistakes of dinosaur pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable as in "di-ˈnə-saur". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔr" (US), "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔː" (UK). Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable to improve clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "dinosaur" with a short "i" sound, like "ˈdɪ.nə.sɔr". The correct pronunciation uses a diphthong in the first syllable: "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔr" (US), "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔː" (UK). Tip: Focus on saying "die" instead of "di" for accuracy.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to say "dinasaur" without the correct syllable separation. The word should be pronounced with three distinct syllables: "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔr" (US), "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔː" (UK). Tip: Break the word into three parts when practicing.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Some learners may stress the last syllable too much, saying "dino-saur". The correct pronunciation stresses the first syllable: "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔr" (US), "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔː" (UK). Tip: Keep the last syllable softer and return to the first for correct emphasis.
- Confusing "s" and "z" sounds: A mistake occurs when pronouncing "dinosaur" with a "z" sound, as in "dinozour". The correct sound is an "s": "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔr" (US), "ˈdaɪ.nə.sɔː" (UK). Tip: Practice the "s" sound distinctly to avoid this error.