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godiva
Definition:
(nou) according to legend she rode naked through Coventry in order to persuade her husband not to tax the townspeople so heavily; the only person to look at her as she rode by was a man named Tom and Peeping Tom has become a synonym for voyeu
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Common mistakes of godiva pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners confuse the stress placement and say "godiva" as /ɡəˈdaɪ.və/ instead of the correct /ɡəˈdaɪ.və/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "di."
- Vowel confusion: It's common to mispronounce the "o" in "godiva," saying /oʊ/ instead of /ə/. This can lead to a less recognizable pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some people pronounce the "g" too strongly, saying /ɡ/ instead of the softer sound. This can make "godiva" sound harsh. Tip: Keep the "g" gentle, as in "go," to maintain fluidity.
- Incorrect syllable division: People might incorrectly break "godiva" into three syllables, pronouncing it as /ɡoʊˈdiː.və/. Tip: Remember that it has only three syllables, with the correct division being "go-di-va."
- Ignoring the final "a": Learners sometimes drop the final "a," pronouncing "godiv" as /ɡəˈdaɪv/. This alters the word's identity. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "a" clearly to complete the word correctly.