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freya
Definition:
(nou) goddess of love and fecundity; daughter of Njorth and sister of Frey
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Common mistakes of freya pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "fre-YA". The correct pronunciation is "ˈfreɪ.ə" with the stress on the first syllable. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "fre" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The vowel in "freya" can be mispronounced as "ɛ" instead of "eɪ". This leads to saying "frɛə" instead of "freɪ.ə". Tip: Practice the long "a" sound as in "day" to get it right.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some may pronounce it as "fre" only, neglecting the "ya" part. This results in "fre" instead of "freya". Tip: Always include both syllables to ensure proper pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing "y": The "y" in "freya" can be confused with a hard "y" sound, leading to "freya" sounding like "freya" with a strong "y". The correct pronunciation is "freɪ.ə". Tip: Make the "ya" sound softer and more fluid.
- Confusing with similar names: Some may confuse "freya" with names like "Freya" or "Freya". The correct pronunciation is "ˈfreɪ.ə" and not "ˈfraɪ.ə". Tip: Listen to audio examples to differentiate between similar-sounding names.