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eponymous
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He played the eponymous footman.
It tells the tale of the eponymous spinster.
The park is the focal point of the eponymous neighborhood.
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Common mistakes of eponymous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "e-ˈpon-y-mous". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˈɛpəˌnɪməs". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the first vowel, saying "eponymous" with an "e" sound like in "see". The correct sound is "ɛ" as in "bed". Tip: Practice saying "ep" like in "epic" to get it right.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is dropping the final "s" sound, leading to "eponymo". The correct pronunciation includes the "s": "ˈɛpəˌnɪməs". Tip: Always finish with a clear "s" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some learners say "eponymous" with four syllables, like "e-po-ny-mous". The correct syllable breakdown is three: "ˈɛpəˌnɪməs". Tip: Break it down into three parts: "ep-o-nymous".
- Mispronouncing "nym": The "nym" part is often mispronounced as "nime" or "nim". The correct pronunciation is "nɪm". Tip: Think of "nimble" to help with the "nɪm" sound.