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lorelei
Definition:
(nou) a Siren of German legend who lured boatmen in the Rhine to destruction
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Common mistakes of lorelei pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "lore-LEI". The correct pronunciation is ˈlɔːrəˌlaɪ in UK and ˈlɔrəˌlaɪ in US. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "lorelei" with a short "o" sound, saying "lor-eh-lie". The correct vowel sound is a long "o" as in "lore". Tip: Practice saying "lore" before attempting "lorelei".
- Missing the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "lore" only, omitting the second part, resulting in "lore". The full pronunciation is ˈlɔːrəˌlaɪ (UK) or ˈlɔrəˌlaɪ (US). Tip: Remember, "lorelei" has three syllables.
- Confusing "lei" with "lay": Some might pronounce the last part as "lay", leading to "lore-lay". The correct sound is "lie", as in ˈlɔːrəˌlaɪ (UK) and ˈlɔrəˌlaɪ (US). Tip: Think of the word "lie" to get it right.
- Neglecting the "r" sound: People sometimes pronounce "lorelei" without the "r", resulting in "lolei". The "r" should be pronounced clearly as in ˈlɔːrəˌlaɪ (UK) and ˈlɔrəˌlaɪ (US). Tip: Emphasize the "r" to maintain clarity.