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icosahedron
Definition:
(nou) any polyhedron having twenty plane faces
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Compound of dodecahedron and icosahedron.
The icosahedron is the dual of the dodecahedron.
For example, the icosahedron is the dual of the dodecahedron.
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Common mistakes of icosahedron pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "i-co-sa-'he-dron". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "i-co-sa-'he-dron" (ˌaɪ.kəˈseɪ.drən in US, ˌaɪ.kəˈsiː.drən in UK). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "he" syllable more strongly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "icosahedron" with a long "a" sound, saying "i-'co-sa-he-dron". The "co" should have a short "o" sound as in "cot". Tip: Focus on the "o" sounding like "uh" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing syllables: A common mistake is to give equal weight to all syllables, leading to "i-co-sa-he-dron". The correct pronunciation has a clear primary stress on "he" and less emphasis on others. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the natural rhythm.
- Dropping syllables: Some may say "i-co-'hedron", omitting the "sa". This alters the word and makes it unrecognizable. The full pronunciation is essential. Tip: Break down the word into its syllables and practice saying each one clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "icosahedron" with "icosahedral", misplacing the ending. "Icosahedron" ends with "drən" (ˈhiː.drən), while "icosahedral" ends with "drəl". Tip: Pay attention to the suffixes when practicing.