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icosahedral
Examples:
Solids with icosahedral symmetry.
Solids with full icosahedral symmetry.
Some admit icosahedral symmetry.
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Common mistakes of icosahedral pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners mistakenly stress the first syllable instead of the third. The correct pronunciation is /ˌaɪ.kəˈseɪ.drə.l/ in US English and /ˌaɪ.kəˈsiː.drə.l/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "seɪ" or "siː" part for proper emphasis.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some may pronounce the "c" in "icosahedral" as a hard "k" sound. The correct pronunciation uses a soft "s" sound in both US and UK variants. Tip: Remember that "c" before "e" or "i" often sounds like "s."
- Skipping syllables: Learners sometimes omit the "dra" syllable, leading to a pronunciation like "icosahedr." This makes the word sound incomplete. Tip: Break the word down into four parts: "i-co-sa-hed-ral" to ensure all syllables are pronounced.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "a" in "icosahedral" can be mispronounced as a short "a" (as in "cat"). It should be pronounced with a long "ay" sound (as in "say"). Tip: Practice saying "say" to get comfortable with the vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some speakers may place too much emphasis on the "d" in "icosahedral," making it sound awkward. The "d" should be pronounced lightly. Tip: Keep the "d" subtle to maintain a smooth flow in pronunciation.