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hyena
Definition:
(nou) doglike nocturnal mammal of Africa and southern Asia that feeds chiefly on carrion
Examples:
Especially in the case of the spotted hyena, that is wrong.
There are a few groups of hyena, spotted hyena, brown hyena, and striped hyena.
The same with the aardwolf and hyena.
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Common mistakes of hyena pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "hy-'e-na" instead of the correct "'hy-e-na". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "'hy".
- Vowel pronunciation: Some mispronounce the "y" in "hyena" as a long "ee" sound, saying "hee-na". The correct pronunciation is with a short "i" sound, /aɪ/. Tip: Focus on making the "y" sound like "eye".
- Syllable counting: A common mistake is to pronounce "hyena" as having two syllables, "hi-e-na", instead of three. The correct pronunciation is three syllables: /haɪˈiː.nə/. Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts: "hy", "e", "na".
- Final vowel sound: Some people pronounce the final "a" in "hyena" too strongly, making it sound like "hyena". The correct pronunciation ends with a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Keep the final "a" soft and quick, almost like "uh".
- Consonant clarity: Learners sometimes pronounce the "h" in "hyena" too softly, making it sound like "yena". The correct pronunciation starts with a clear "h" sound, /h/. Tip: Emphasize the "h" at the beginning to avoid confusion.