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hedgehog
Definition:
(nou) relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur (nou) small nocturnal Old World mammal covered with both hair and protective spines
Examples:
The disease is prominent in the domesticated hedgehog.
The small hedgehog is an African dwarf hedgehog.
Only the grandma hedgehog can make the swearing hedgehog silent.
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Common mistakes of hedgehog pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "hedge-HOG." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈhɛdʒhɔg/ (US) and /ˈhɛdʒhɒg/ (UK). Tip: Focus on saying "hedge" with emphasis to avoid this mistake.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "hedgehog" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, like "hay." The correct pronunciation is with a short "e" sound, as in /ˈhɛdʒ/. Tip: Practice saying "bed" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Learners sometimes pronounce the "g" at the end too strongly, saying "hedgehog" with a hard "g" sound. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: /ˈhɛdʒhɔg/ (US) and /ˈhɛdʒhɒg/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "g" light and quick.
- Omitting the "dʒ" sound: Some may forget to pronounce the "dʒ" in "hedgehog," saying "hedgehog" as "hedhog." The correct sound is /dʒ/ as in "judge." Tip: Practice with words like "jump" to emphasize the "dʒ" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "hedgehog" with "hedge" or "hog," leading to mispronunciation. "Hedge" is /hɛdʒ/ and "hog" is /hɔg/. Tip: Break down "hedgehog" into its parts: "hedge" + "hog" to clarify pronunciation.