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echidna
Definition:
(nou) a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to New Guinea (nou) a burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to Australia
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There is some evidence of echidna activity.
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Common mistakes of echidna pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "e-ˈchid-na". The correct stress is on the second syllable in both US and UK pronunciations: "ə-ˈkɪd-nə". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "chid" more than the other syllables.
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "echidna" with a long "e" sound, as in "ee-kid-na". The "e" should be a schwa sound, as in "ə-kid-nə". Tip: Practice saying "uh-kid-nuh" to get the vowel sound right.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": Some may pronounce "echidna" with a hard "ch" sound like in "chop", resulting in "ek-id-na". The correct pronunciation uses a softer "ch" as in "chill": "ə-ˈkɪd-nə". Tip: Remember that the "ch" is not as strong as in other words.
- Omitting the final "a": Many speakers drop the last syllable, saying "echidn". However, it is important to include the "na" sound: "ə-ˈkɪd-nə". Tip: Always practice saying the full word to avoid cutting off the ending.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "echidna" with "echinoderm", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Echidna" is pronounced "ə-ˈkɪd-nə", while "echinoderm" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to avoid mix-ups.