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gorilla
Definition:
(nou) largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡəˈrɪlə
Examples:
This zoo is the birthplace of Koko the gorilla.
One of the blogs belongs to the gorilla zookeeper.
Rowling is the billion dollar gorilla in the room.
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Common mistakes of gorilla pronunciation
- Dropping the "g": Some people pronounce "gorilla" as "orilla," omitting the initial "g" sound. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Always emphasize the "g" at the beginning, pronounced as /gəˈrɪl.ə/ in both US and UK English.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is stressing the first syllable, saying "GOR-illa" instead of the correct "go-RIL-la." This changes the word's rhythm. Tip: Focus on the second syllable for proper stress: /gəˈrɪl.ə/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "gorilla" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "gorilla" as "guh-rill-ah." This alters the word's pronunciation. Tip: Use the short "i" sound in the second syllable, as in /gəˈrɪl.ə/.
- Overemphasizing syllables: People sometimes overemphasize the third syllable, saying "goril-LA." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick, pronounced as /ə/, making it /gəˈrɪl.ə/.
- Confusing with similar words: "Gorilla" might be confused with "gorilla" or "guerilla." This can lead to miscommunication. Tip: Pay attention to context and ensure you pronounce "gorilla" clearly as /gəˈrɪl.ə/.