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locust

Definition:

(nou) migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae (nou) hardwood from any of various locust trees (nou) any of various hardwood trees of the family Leguminosae

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New neighbors typify change to locust point.

The grasshopper is one of the smaller species of the locust tribe.

Of an opposite class is the locust.

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Common mistakes of locust pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "lo-CUST" instead of "LO-cust". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable (ˈloʊ.kəst for US, ˈləʊ.kəst for UK).
Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" as in "lot" instead of "go". This leads to saying "locus" instead of "locust". Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound (oʊ for US, əʊ for UK) in the first syllable.
Skipping the schwa: Some may omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to "locust" sounding like "locst". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the second syllable clearly with the schwa sound (kə) for both US and UK pronunciations.
Overemphasizing the "c": Learners might pronounce the "c" too harshly, turning "locust" into "lo-CUST". Tip: Keep the "c" soft and blend it smoothly with the following "u" sound.
Confusing with similar words: Some may mix "locust" up with "locus", which has a different meaning and pronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to context and pronunciation differences: "locust" (ˈloʊ.kəst/ˈləʊ.kəst) vs. "locus" (ˈloʊ.kəs/ˈləʊ.kəs).

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How do you pronounce "locust" correctly?

The word "locust" is pronounced as /ˈloʊ.kəst/ in American English and /ˈləʊ.kəst/ in British English. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "lo," which sounds like "low," while the second syllable is a schwa, pronounced like "kuhst."

What is the syllable breakdown for "locust"?

"Locust" has two syllables: "lo" and "cust." The first syllable is stressed, making it sound more prominent than the second syllable, which is softer and pronounced with a schwa sound.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "locust"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "LOC-ust" instead of "LO-cust." Remember to emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "locust" in different regions?

While "locust" is generally pronounced similarly in both American and British English, the vowel sounds differ slightly. Americans pronounce it with a long "o" as in "go," while Brits use a diphthong that sounds more like "low."