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mollusk
Definition:
(nou) invertebrate having a soft unsegmented body usually enclosed in a shell
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmɑːləsk
Examples:
I was looking at the marine mollusk fauna.
It is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Juliidae.
This is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Flabellinidae.
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Common mistakes of mollusk pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mo-LUSK" instead of the correct "MOL-lusk" /ˈmɒl.əsk/ (UK) and /ˈmɑː.ləsk/ (US). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to ensure correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "mollusk" too openly, sounding like "mawlusk." The correct vowel is a short "o" /ɒ/ (UK) or /ɑː/ (US). Tip: Practice with words like "hot" or "not" for the right sound.
- Omitting the "l" sound: A common mistake is dropping the "l," leading to "mousk" instead of "mollusk." This alters the word significantly. Tip: Emphasize the "l" by slowing down your pronunciation to include it clearly.
- Confusing "mollusk" with "mollusks": Some may mistakenly pronounce "mollusk" in the plural form when speaking about a single one. The singular form is "mollusk" /ˈmɒl.əsk/ (UK) and /ˈmɑː.ləsk/ (US). Tip: Remember that the singular retains the same pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final "k": Learners often soften the final "k," saying "mollus" instead of "mollusk." The "k" should be clear and pronounced. Tip: Practice saying "duck" or "luck" to reinforce the hard "k" sound at the end.