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narcissus
Definition:
(nou) bulbous plant having erect linear leaves and showy yellow or white flowers either solitary or in clusters (nou) a beautiful young man who fell in love with his own reflection
Phonetic Transcription:
nɑːˈsɪsəs
Examples:
Her flower is the narcissus and her gemstone is a topaz.
It also refers to the narcissus flower, commonly known as the daffodil.'
Out of the bloodshed, the first narcissus bloomed.
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Common mistakes of narcissus pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "nar-CIS-sus" instead of "NAR-cissus". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with IPA: /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/ (UK), /nɑrˈsɪsəs/ (US).
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat", resulting in "nar-ciss-us". This is incorrect. Tip: Use the "ar" sound as in "car" to achieve the correct pronunciation: /nɑːr/ (UK), /nɑr/ (US).
- Syllable omission: It's common to drop the last syllable, saying "nar-ciss" instead of "narcissus". Tip: Make sure to include all three syllables for clarity: /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/ (UK), /nɑrˈsɪsəs/ (US).
- Mispronouncing "c": Some may pronounce "c" as "k", resulting in "nar-kissus". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "c" before "i" is pronounced as "s", as in "city".
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often shorten the vowel sounds, saying "nar-sis-us". This alters the pronunciation. Tip: Ensure to use the longer vowel sounds in the first and second syllables: /nɑːr/ and /ˈsɪ/.