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penelope
Definition:
(nou) the wife of Odysseus and a symbol of devotion and fidelity; for 10 years while Odysseus fought the Trojan War she resisted numerous suitors until Odysseus returned and killed them (nou) a genus of guans (turkey-like arboreal birds valued as game and food birds)
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Common mistakes of penelope pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "pe-NE-lope" instead of the correct "PE-ne-lope" (/pəˈnɛləpi/ in US, /pəˈnɛləpi/ in UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: The "e" in "penelope" should sound like "eh" as in "bed" (/ɛ/). Some might say it as "ee" like in "see." Tip: Practice saying "pen" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people may mistakenly pronounce "penelope" as having four syllables, saying "pe-ne-lo-pe." The correct pronunciation has three syllables. Tip: Break it down into "PE-ne-lope" to avoid adding extra sounds.
- Overemphasizing the final "e": The final "e" in "penelope" is silent, so it should not be pronounced. Some might say "penelopee." Tip: Focus on ending with "loap" to ensure the final "e" is not heard.
- Confusing with similar names: "Penelope" may be confused with names like "Penelope" or "Penelopy," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "penelope" has the stress on the first syllable and the "e" sounds like "eh."