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dionysian
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Losing the self through the dionysian catharsis of cataclysmic noise.
As for the dionysian festival, they are still intact in Greece.
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Common mistakes of dionysian pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "di-o-'ny-sian". The correct pronunciation stresses the third syllable: /ˌdaɪəˈnɪziən/ in US and /ˌdaɪəˈnɪʃən/ in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "ny" to get it right.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some learners tend to elongate the vowels in "dionysian", making it sound unnatural. The correct pronunciation has shorter vowel sounds. Tip: Practice saying it quickly to help maintain natural vowel lengths.
- Ignoring the "o": It's common to overlook the "o" in "dionysian", leading to mispronunciations like "dianisian". Ensure you include the "o" sound as in /ˌdaɪəˈnɪziən/. Tip: Break the word into syllables to remember each sound.
- Confusing "s" and "sh": Some speakers mistakenly pronounce the "s" in "dionysian" as "sh", saying "di-o-'ny-shan". The correct sound is an "s" as in /ˌdaɪəˈnɪziən/. Tip: Practice with similar words that have an "s" sound to improve clarity.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners often mispronounce the last syllable, saying "dionysian" as "dionysia". The correct ending is /ən/, not /a/. Tip: Pay attention to the "an" ending while listening to native speakers.