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hermaphrodite
Definition:
(nou) one having both male and female sexual characteristics and organs; at birth an unambiguous assignment of male or female cannot be made
Examples:
Examples include the mystic hermaphrodite, the hunter and the demagogue.
These species are hermaphrodite.
This is not a hermaphrodite symbol.
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Common mistakes of hermaphrodite pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "her-MA-frodite". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /hɜːrˈmæf.rə.daɪt/ (UK) and /hɜrˈmæf.rə.daɪt/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "MAF" syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some might mispronounce the initial vowel sound, saying "hermaphrodite" with a short "e" sound. The correct pronunciation starts with a long "er" sound: /hɜːr/ (UK) and /hɜr/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "her" with a long vowel to start correctly.
- Incorrect ending: A common mistake is to pronounce the ending as "dite" with a long "i". The correct ending is pronounced as "daɪt" in both US and UK variants. Tip: Remember that the "ite" sounds like "ight" in "light".
- Missing syllables: Some may say "hermaphrodite" as a three-syllable word. It actually has four syllables: /hɜːrˈmæf.rə.daɪt/ (UK) and /hɜrˈmæf.rə.daɪt/ (US). Tip: Break it down into "her-ma-phro-dite" to emphasize all syllables.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Learners might overemphasize the "h" or "t" sounds, making them too harsh. The correct pronunciation has softer consonants: /hɜːrˈmæf.rə.daɪt/ (UK) and /hɜrˈmæf.rə.daɪt/ (US). Tip: Keep the "h" gentle and the "t" subtle for smoother speech.