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nymph
Definition:
(nou) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden (nou) a larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly) (nou) a voluptuously beautiful young woman
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For the etymology of the words, see nymph and satyr.
In addition, it is not the mortal who is unfaithful to the nymph.
Endeis was the daughter of Centaur Chiron and the nymph Chariclo.
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Common mistakes of nymph pronunciation
- Misplacing the "h": Some learners may pronounce "nymph" as "nimph," omitting the initial "n." This changes the sound to /nɪmf/ instead of the correct /nɪmf/. Tip: Always start with a clear "n" sound.
- Confusing the vowel sound: People might say "nymph" with an "ee" sound, resulting in "nymph" sounding like "neemph." The correct vowel sound is /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "nip" to familiarize yourself with the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "nymph" as "nymph." The word has only one syllable, so the stress is on that single syllable, /nɪmf/. Tip: Remember, "nymph" is a one-syllable word.
- Overemphasizing the "ph": Learners might pronounce "nymph" with a strong "ph" sound, making it sound like "nimp-f." The correct pronunciation is /nɪmf/, with a soft "f" sound. Tip: Focus on blending "m" and "ph" smoothly.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some might mistakenly say "nymph" as "nymphuh," adding an unnecessary vowel sound at the end. The correct pronunciation is /nɪmf/, with no extra sounds. Tip: Practice saying "nymph" quickly to avoid adding extra vowels.