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dionysius
Definition:
(nou) the tyrant of Syracuse who fought the Carthaginians (430-367 BC)
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Common mistakes of dionysius pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "di-o-'NY-sius". The correct pronunciation is "ˌdaɪ.əˈnɪs.i.əs" in US English, stressing the third syllable. Tip: Focus on the "nɪ" for the primary stress.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "Dionysius" with an incorrect vowel sound, such as "di-ə-'nɪs-əs". The correct IPA is "ˌdaɪ.əˈnɪs.i.əs" for US and "ˌdaɪ.əˈnɪs.ɪ.əs" for UK. Tip: Practice the "aɪ" and "ɪ" sounds to improve accuracy.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, saying "Dionysius" as "di-'o-nis" instead. The word has four syllables: "ˌdaɪ.əˈnɪs.i.əs". Tip: Break the word down into its syllables to ensure you pronounce each one.
- Confusing "s" sounds: Some learners may pronounce "Dionysius" with a hard "s" sound, like "di-o-'nɪ-səs". The correct pronunciation includes a soft "s", as in "ˌdaɪ.əˈnɪs.i.əs". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in the "s" sounds.
- Skipping the "i": A frequent error is dropping the "i" in the last syllable, leading to "Dionysus" instead of "Dionysius". The full pronunciation is "ˌdaɪ.əˈnɪs.i.əs". Tip: Emphasize the final "i" to maintain the word's integrity.