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maelstrom
Definition:
(nou) a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmeɪlstrəm
Examples:
These are the evil minions of the maelstrom.
He appears in the maelstrom scene.
This maelstrom must be negotiated for the transit to the estuary.
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Common mistakes of maelstrom pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mael-STROM" instead of "MAEL-strom". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, marked as ˈmeɪl.strəm in IPA.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some may pronounce "maelstrom" with a short "a" sound, like "mal-". This is incorrect. Tip: The first syllable should have a long "a" sound, as in "may", represented by the IPA /meɪ/.
- Overemphasizing the "l": A common mistake is to overly stress the "l" in "maelstrom", making it sound like "may-l-strom". Tip: Keep the "l" subtle; it should blend smoothly into the following consonant, as indicated in the IPA /ˈmeɪl.strəm/.
- Ignoring the final syllable: Some learners drop the final syllable, saying "maelstr" instead of "maelstrom". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final syllable clearly; it's essential for correct pronunciation, noted in IPA as /strəm/.
- Mispronouncing the "o": People sometimes pronounce the "o" in "maelstrom" as a long "o", like in "moan". This is incorrect. Tip: The "o" should be softer, as in "uh", represented by the IPA /ə/ in the second syllable.