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pleiades
Definition:
(nou) 7 daughters of Atlas and half-sisters of the Hyades; placed among the stars to save them from the pursuit of Orion (nou) a star cluster in the constellation Taurus
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Common mistakes of pleiades pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "plei-'a-des" instead of the correct "'plei-ə-deez". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Pronouncing "ei" incorrectly: People often pronounce "ei" as "ay" instead of the correct "eye" sound, leading to "'play-ades". Tip: Focus on the "eye" sound in "pleiades" to avoid confusion.
- Ignoring the schwa: The second syllable may be mispronounced as "a" instead of the schwa sound "ə", resulting in "plei-'a-deez". Tip: Practice the softer, unstressed schwa sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some might stress the "d" too heavily, saying "plei-'a-deez" instead of "plei-ə-'deez". Tip: Keep the "d" sound light and quick to maintain the flow of the word.
- Mispronouncing the final "es": It's common to hear "pleiades" pronounced with a hard "s" as in "plei-'a-dees". Tip: Use the softer "z" sound at the end for proper pronunciation.