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eucalyptus
Definition:
(nou) wood of any of various eucalyptus trees valued as timber (nou) a tree of the genus Eucalyptus
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs
Examples:
The photo of the eucalyptus tree is taken at home.
The town tree was the eucalyptus, and the town flower the camellia.
The koala usually sleeps most of the day in the eucalyptus trees.
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Common mistakes of eucalyptus pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "eu-ˈca-lyp-tus". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌjuː.kəˈlɪp.tɪs". Tip: Remember that the "lip" part is emphasized.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the "eu" as "yoo" instead of "juː". This leads to mispronunciation, sounding like "yoo-kə-ˈlɪp-təs". Tip: Focus on the "ju" sound at the beginning to get it right.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈjuː.kə.lɪp.təs". This makes the word sound incomplete. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all four syllables clearly: "juː.kə.ˈlɪp.tɪs".
- Incorrect final sound: Some may say "eucalyptus" ending with a "s" sound, like "ˌjuː.kə.ˈlɪp.təs". The correct ending is a "t" sound: "ˌjuː.kə.ˈlɪp.tɪs". Tip: Pay attention to the "t" to maintain clarity.
- Syllable reduction: Learners sometimes reduce the "y" sound in the first syllable, saying "ˈeucalyptus" instead of "ˌjuː.kə.ˈlɪp.tɪs". This can alter the word's flow. Tip: Practice saying "ju" clearly to avoid this mistake.