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hero
Definition:
(nou) a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength (nou) the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem (nou) someone who fights for a cause (nou) Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century) (nou) a being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits; often the offspring of a mortal and a god (nou) priestess of Aphrodite who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while trying to swim the Hellespont to see her (nou) a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɪərəʊ
Examples:
The might hero is the Overlord and the magic hero is the Warlock.
This was the epoch of the hero.
Canny Tim is the first hero Dan encounters in the Hall of Heroes.
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Common mistakes of hero pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "hero" as /ˈhɪəroʊ/ (UK) or /ˈhɪroʊ/ (US), using a short "e" sound. Tip: Focus on the long "e" sound, pronounced as /ˈhiːroʊ/ in both accents.
- Stress on the wrong syllable: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "he-RO" instead of "HE-ro". Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the first syllable, making it "HE-ro".
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers exaggerate the "r" sound, saying "hear-o" instead of "hero". Tip: Keep the "r" sound subtle, ensuring it flows smoothly into the vowel sounds.
- Omitting the initial "h": A frequent error is starting with a vowel sound, pronouncing it as "ero". Tip: Always pronounce the initial "h" clearly, as in "hero", ensuring it's not silent.
- Misplacing the final "o": Some learners pronounce "hero" with a short "o" sound, saying "her-uh". Tip: Make sure to articulate the final "o" as a long "o" /oʊ/, not as a schwa sound.