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libra
Definition:
(nou) a person who is born while the sun is in Libra (nou) a small faint zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Virgo and Scorpius (nou) the seventh sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about September 23 to October 22
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈliːbrə
Examples:
My zodiac sign is libra.
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Common mistakes of libra pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "li-BRA". The correct pronunciation is "ˈliː.brə" with the stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first part, "li".
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "Libra" with a long "i" sound, saying "ˈlaɪ.brə". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i", as in "ˈliː.brə". Tip: Focus on the "li" sounding like "lee".
- Ignoring the schwa: A common mistake is not recognizing the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to "LIB-ra". The correct pronunciation is "ˈliː.brə", with the second syllable as a quick, unstressed sound. Tip: Practice saying "bra" quickly and lightly.
- Adding extra vowels: Some may mistakenly add an extra vowel sound, saying "li-bra-a". The correct pronunciation is simply "ˈliː.brə" without any additional vowels. Tip: Keep the second syllable brief and clear.
- Overemphasizing the "b": People often overemphasize the "b" in "Libra", resulting in "li-BRAH". The correct pronunciation is "ˈliː.brə", where the "b" is softer. Tip: Keep the "b" subtle and smooth.