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lupine
Definition:
(nou) any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈluːpaɪn
Examples:
There was something wild and lupine about him.
This lupine blooms from April to August.
The larva feed on various species of clover, grass and lupine.
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Common mistakes of lupine pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "lu-PINE" /luːˈpaɪn/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "LU-pine" /ˈluː.paɪn/.
- Vowel confusion: The first vowel sound is often mispronounced as "luh" instead of "loo." This leads to "luh-pine" /ləˈpaɪn/. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound, ensuring it sounds like "loo."
- Incorrect syllable division: Some might say "lu-pine" /luːˈpaɪn/ as a two-syllable word. This is incorrect. Tip: Keep it as a two-syllable word, with the correct stress on the first syllable.
- Mixing up the "i" sound: Learners may pronounce "lupine" with a short "i" sound as in "bit," resulting in "lupin" /ˈluːpɪn/. Tip: Use the long "i" sound, as in "fine," to correctly say "lupine."
- Overemphasizing the ending: Some people may add an extra "e" sound at the end, saying "lupine-ee" /luːˈpaɪn.iː/. This is incorrect. Tip: End with a clear "n" sound, avoiding any additional vowel sounds.