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fungus
Definition:
(nou) an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfʌŋɡəs
Examples:
The fungus attacks the roots of the banana plant.
The fungus interferes with water conduction in the leaf.
This photo depicts the fungus growing on mulch.
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Common mistakes of fungus pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fun-GUS" instead of "FUN-gus". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs in IPA.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many pronounce "fungus" with an "a" sound, like "fan-gus". This is not correct. Tip: The first vowel is pronounced as "ʌ" (as in "fun"), not "æ" (as in "fan").
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some speakers may overemphasize the "g" in "fungus", saying "fun-GUS" with a hard "g". Tip: The "g" is soft and should blend smoothly, pronounced as "ɡ", not as a separate syllable.
- Omitting the final "us": A common mistake is dropping the last syllable, saying "fun" instead of "fungus". Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the full word, including the "us" sound, which is important for clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix up "fungus" with "fungi", leading to mispronunciations. Tip: Remember that "fungus" is singular, pronounced "ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs", while "fungi" is plural, pronounced "ˈfʌn.dʒaɪ".