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patroclus
Definition:
(nou) a friend of Achilles who was killed in the Trojan War; his death led Achilles to return to the fight after his quarrel with Agamemnon
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Common mistakes of patroclus pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many pronounce "patroclus" with the stress on the second syllable, saying /pəˈtrɒk.ləs/ instead of the correct first syllable stress /ˈpæ.trə.kləs/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners use a short "a" sound, pronouncing it as "patroclus" with /æ/ instead of /eɪ/. This leads to mispronunciation. Tip: Use the long vowel sound in the first syllable.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, saying "patroclus" as /ˈpæ.trə.kləs/ instead of the full pronunciation. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "patroclus" as a long "o," which is incorrect. The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Practice the schwa sound for clarity.
- Final "s" sound: Learners often pronounce the final "s" in "patroclus" too softly or omit it. It should be pronounced clearly as /s/. Tip: Emphasize the final "s" to complete the pronunciation.