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ocarina
Definition:
(nou) egg-shaped terra cotta wind instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes
Examples:
The popularity of Ocarina of Time led to an increase in ocarina sales.
This type of ocarina is shaped more like a rectangle then a transverse ocarina.
His ocarina is destroyed in the process.
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Common mistakes of ocarina pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "o-ca-ˈri-na". The correct pronunciation is "ˌoʊ.kəˈriː.nə" (US) and "ˌəʊ.kəˈrɪ.nə" (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable "ri".
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some learners tend to elongate the "o" in "ocarina", pronouncing it as "ˈoʊ.kə.riː.nə". The correct pronunciation has a shorter "o" sound. Tip: Keep the "o" brief, focusing more on the "ri" sound.
- Ignoring the schwa: The first syllable "o" in "ocarina" is often mispronounced as a full vowel sound. It's a schwa, pronounced as "ə". Tip: Practice saying it softly as "ə" to maintain the natural rhythm.
- Confusing "o" sounds: Some may pronounce "o" as "ɔ" instead of the correct "oʊ" (US) or "əʊ" (UK). This leads to incorrect pronunciation like "ɔ-ca-ˈri-na". Tip: Focus on the "o" as in "go" for accuracy.
- Dropping the final "a": A common mistake is to drop the last syllable, saying "ocarina" as "ocarina". The correct form has all syllables pronounced clearly. Tip: Make sure to articulate the final "na" to complete the word.