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gibbous
Examples:
Superior planets can only ever appear as full or gibbous.
If this were a waning gibbous, Mare Crisium would be hidden in the dark area.
Superior planets always show a gibbous phase, never a half or crescent.
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Common mistakes of gibbous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gib-ˈbous". The correct pronunciation is "ˈgib.əs" in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "gibbous" with a long "i" sound, as in "gī-bus". The correct vowel sound is a short "i" as in "gib-əs". Tip: Practice with similar words like "give" to master the short vowel.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is to drop the second syllable, saying "gib-us". The word has two syllables: "ˈgib.əs". Tip: Break the word into parts and say each syllable clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "b": Some may pronounce "gibbous" as "gih-bus", neglecting the double "b". The correct pronunciation includes the "b" sound, "ˈgib.əs". Tip: Enunciate the "b" clearly to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing the "ous": Learners sometimes stress the "-ous" ending too much, saying "gib-bus". The correct pronunciation is "ˈgib.əs", with a softer ending. Tip: Keep the "-ous" light and quick to maintain the correct rhythm.