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marsupial
Definition:
(nou) mammals of which the females have a pouch (the marsupium) containing the teats where the young are fed and carried
Phonetic Transcription:
mɑːˈsuːpɪəl
Examples:
'Marsupium' is the technical name for the marsupial pouch.
The park is home to two species of marsupial mammals.
It is a marsupial about the size of a rabbit.
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Common mistakes of marsupial pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce the first syllable of "marsupial" by saying "mar" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat". The correct pronunciation is with a broad "a" as in "father": /mɑːrˈsuː.pi.əl/ (UK) and /mɑrˈsu.pi.əl/ (US). Tip: Focus on elongating the "ar" sound.
- Stress misplacement: Some people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "MAR-supial". The correct stress is on the second syllable: /mɑːrˈsuː.pi.əl/ (UK) and /mɑrˈsu.pi.əl/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "su" louder to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Omitting the "i" sound: A common mistake is to skip the "i" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "marsupal". The correct pronunciation includes the "i" sound: /mɑːrˈsuː.pi.əl/ (UK) and /mɑrˈsu.pi.əl/ (US). Tip: Clearly articulate the "i" to avoid skipping it.
- Overemphasizing the "p": Some may pronounce "marsupial" with an exaggerated "p", sounding like "marsupial". The correct pronunciation is smoother: /mɑːrˈsuː.pi.əl/ (UK) and /mɑrˈsu.pi.əl/ (US). Tip: Keep the "p" soft and connected to the following vowel.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners often pronounce the ending as "al" (like "mall") instead of "əl". The correct ending is a schwa sound: /mɑːrˈsuː.pi.əl/ (UK) and /mɑrˈsu.pi.əl/ (US). Tip: Practice with similar words that end in "əl" to get comfortable with the sound.