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larvae
Definition:
(nou) the immature free-living form of most invertebrates and amphibians and fish which at hatching from the egg is fundamentally unlike its parent and must metamorphose
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɑːvə
Examples:
The caterpillar larvae eat detritus.
Healthiness of larvae leads to a healthy cocoon crop.
Some insect larvae feed on the detritus.
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Common mistakes of larvae pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "lar-VE" instead of the correct "LAR-vae". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, pronounced as /ˈlɑːr.veɪ/ in UK and /ˈlɑr.veɪ/ in US.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "larvae" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat". The correct pronunciation uses a long "a" sound, as in /ˈlɑːr.veɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "car" to get the right vowel sound.
- Omitting the final syllable: Some speakers may drop the "vae" ending, resulting in "larv". This is incorrect as "larvae" is a two-syllable word. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly: /ˈlɑːr.veɪ/ (UK) or /ˈlɑr.veɪ/ (US).
- Confusing with "larva": Learners may mistakenly pronounce "larvae" as "larva", using a singular form. "Larvae" is plural and must be pronounced accordingly. Tip: Remember the difference in syllables: "larvae" has two, while "larva" has one, pronounced /ˈlɑːr.və/ (UK) and /ˈlɑr.və/ (US).
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce "larvae" with a hard "e" sound, leading to "lar-vee". The correct pronunciation ends with a long "a" sound. Tip: Focus on the "vae" ending as /veɪ/ to avoid this mistake.