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persephone
Definition:
(nou) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
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Common mistakes of persephone pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "Per-SEF-uh-nee". The correct stress is on the second syllable in UK English /pəˈsɛf.əni/ and US English /pərˈsɛf.əˌni/. Tip: Focus on the "SEF" part for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "Persephone" with a short "e" sound, like "Per-sef-uh-nee". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa /ə/ in the first syllable, sounding more like "pər". Tip: Practice saying "pər" to get comfortable with the schwa.
- Incorrect syllable division: A common mistake is treating "Persephone" as having four syllables, saying "Per-sef-o-nee". In reality, it has only three: "Per-sef-o-nee". Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing "ph": Some individuals pronounce "ph" as "f", creating a sound like "Per-sef-uh-nee". The correct sound is /s/, as in "Persephone". Tip: Remember that "ph" in this context sounds like "f", not "s".
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: People often stress the last syllable too much, saying "Perseph-o-NEE". The stress should remain on the second syllable, making it "Perseph-uh-nee". Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick to maintain correct rhythm.