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gaea

Definition:

(nou) goddess of the earth and mother of Cronus and the Titans in ancient mythology

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Common mistakes of gaea pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "gaea" as /ˈɡeɪ.ə/ instead of the correct first syllable /ˈɡeɪ.ə/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce the "a" in "gaea" as /æ/ instead of the correct /eɪ/. This leads to mispronunciations like "gaea" sounding like "gæa." Tip: Practice saying "day" to get the right vowel sound.
Ignoring syllable division: A common mistake is treating "gaea" as a single syllable /ˈɡeɪ/. The correct pronunciation has two syllables /ˈɡeɪ.ə/. Tip: Break it into two parts: "gay" and "uh."
Incorrect ending sound: Some may pronounce the final "a" in "gaea" as /ɑ/ instead of /ə/. This results in a more abrupt ending. Tip: Use a softer "uh" sound to finish the word smoothly.
Overemphasizing the "g": Learners sometimes pronounce "gaea" with a hard "g" sound as in "go" /g/, rather than the softer /ɡ/. Tip: Keep the "g" sound gentle, similar to "give."

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "gaea" correctly?

The correct pronunciation of "gaea" is /ˈdʒiːə/ in both American and British English. The first syllable is stressed, and it sounds like "jee" followed by a schwa sound "ə".

What is the syllable breakdown for "gaea"?

"gaea" has two syllables: "jea" and "ə". The first syllable is pronounced with a long "ee" sound, while the second syllable is a softer, unstressed sound.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "gaea"?

Many people mistakenly pronounce "gaea" with a hard "g" sound, like "guh." The correct pronunciation starts with a soft "j" sound, as in "jeep."

Is there a regional variation in the pronunciation of "gaea"?

There is no significant regional variation in the pronunciation of "gaea." Both American and British English speakers generally use the same pronunciation, /ˈdʒiːə/.