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herbivore
Definition:
(nou) any animal that feeds chiefly on grass and other plants
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɜːbɪvɔː
Examples:
The Jigulabit is a herbivore, and is almost at the bottom of the food chain.
The desert tortoise is an herbivore.
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Common mistakes of herbivore pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable in "herbivore". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /ˈhɜːrbɪˌvɔːr/ (US) and /ˈhɜːbɪˌvɔː/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "herbivore" with emphasis on "bi".
- Omitting the "h": Some people pronounce "herbivore" without the initial "h", sounding like "erbivore". This is incorrect. Tip: Always pronounce the "h" clearly at the beginning of the word.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "e" in "herbivore" can be mispronounced. It should sound like /ɜːr/ in US English and /ɜː/ in UK English. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the "v": Some learners may pronounce the "v" as a "b", leading to "herbibore". This is incorrect. Tip: Ensure you produce a clear "v" sound by placing your upper teeth on your lower lip.
- Incorrect final syllable: The last syllable "vore" is sometimes mispronounced as "vor". The correct pronunciation includes the "o" sound: /vɔːr/ (US) and /vɔː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the full sound of "vore" to avoid this mistake.