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heron
Definition:
(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) grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈherən
Examples:
The call is a loud heron like croak.
The heron is looked upon as the emblem of the tribe.
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Common mistakes of heron pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "he-RON," but the correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈhɛr.ən/. Tip: Emphasize "HER-" at the start.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Learners may pronounce the first syllable with the wrong vowel, like "heer-" or "hur-." The correct sound is short /ɛ/, as in "bed." Tip: Think "HER-un," not "HEER-un."
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some say "harron," with an exaggerated /r/. Tip: Keep the /r/ soft and blended within /ˈhɛr.ən/.
- Adding extra syllables: A mistake is stretching it to three beats, like "her-ron" or "he-rohn." Tip: Stick to two syllables only: "her-on."
- Confusing with "hero": Learners sometimes say "hero" /ˈhɪə.roʊ/ instead of "heron" /ˈhɛr.ən/. Tip: Focus on the /ɛ/ vowel in the first syllable.