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hera
Definition:
(nou) queen of the Olympian gods in ancient Greek mythology; sister and wife of Zeus remembered for her jealously of the many mortal women Zeus fell in love with; identified with Roman Juno
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Common mistakes of hera pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "he-RA". The correct pronunciation is ˈhɛrə in US and UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "her".
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "hera" with an "ay" sound, saying "hay-ra". The correct vowel sound is the short "e" as in "bed", represented as "ɛ". Tip: Focus on the "h" followed by the short "e" sound.
- Final vowel mispronunciation: Some learners tend to omit the final "a" sound, saying "her". In both US and UK, "hera" ends with a soft "a" sound ˈhɛrə. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "a" clearly.
- Incorrect "h" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "hera" with a silent "h", resulting in "era". The "h" should always be pronounced as /h/. Tip: Practice saying "h" clearly at the beginning of the word.
- Lack of clarity in pronunciation: Some may mumble the syllables together, making "hera" sound unclear. The correct pronunciation is distinctly divided as "HER-a", with clear articulation. Tip: Slow down and emphasize each syllable for clarity.