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omnivore
Definition:
(nou) a person who eats all kinds of foods (nou) an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒmnɪvɔː
Examples:
The blue crab is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals.
The common sunstar is an omnivore.
The currawong is a predator and an omnivore.
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Common mistakes of omnivore pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable in "omnivore" as /ˌɒm.nɪˈvɔːr/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɒm.nɪ.vɔːr/ (UK) or /ˈɑm.nɪ.vɔr/ (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable to sound natural.
- Vowel sounds: Some mispronounce the vowel in the first syllable as "o" instead of the correct "om" sound, which is /ɒm/ (UK) or /ɑm/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "om" as in "mom" to get the right sound.
- Final "r" sound: In UK English, learners may omit the final "r" in "omnivore," pronouncing it as /ˈɒm.nɪ.vɔː/. The correct pronunciation includes the "r": /ˈɒm.nɪ.vɔːr/ (UK) or /ˈɑm.nɪ.vɔr/ (US). Tip: Make sure to articulate the final "r" clearly.
- Syllable count: Some might mistakenly pronounce "omnivore" with only three syllables as "om-ni-vore" instead of the correct four syllables: "om-ni-vore." Tip: Break it down into four parts: "om," "ni," "vo," and "re" to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasis on "ni": A common error is to overemphasize the "ni" syllable, making it sound like /ˈɒm.nɪˌvɔːr/. The correct pronunciation keeps the "ni" syllable lighter. Tip: Keep the "ni" soft and balanced with the other syllables for smoother pronunciation.