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gecko
Definition:
(nou) any of various small chiefly tropical and usually nocturnal insectivorous terrestrial lizards typically with immovable eyelids; completely harmless
Examples:
This gecko is seen in the herpetology trade but rarely.
The underside of a gecko truly determines the sex of the gecko.
Blanc's dwarf gecko, is a species of gecko native to Madagascar.
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Common mistakes of gecko pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ge-KO". The correct pronunciation is "ˈgɛk.oʊ" in US English and "ˈgɛk.əʊ" in UK English. Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Many people pronounce "gecko" with a hard "g" as in "go". The correct sound is softer, as in "get". Tip: Practice saying "g" in "get" to master the correct sound.
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: Some tend to pronounce "gecko" with an unclear vowel sound, leading to "gicko". The correct pronunciation includes distinct vowel sounds: "ˈgɛk.oʊ" or "ˈgɛk.əʊ". Tip: Break the word into syllables to hear the vowels clearly.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is to say "geck-o" with an added vowel sound, making it sound like three syllables. The correct pronunciation is two syllables: "ˈgɛk.oʊ" or "ˈgɛk.əʊ". Tip: Focus on the two clear syllables when saying the word.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some learners pronounce the ending as "o" like in "go", rather than the correct "oʊ" or "əʊ". Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish the subtle difference in the ending sound.