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porcupine
Definition:
(nou) relatively large rodents with sharp erectile bristles mingled with the fur
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpɔːkjʊpaɪn
Examples:
The fate of the porcupine is unknown.
It is him who holds the spirit of the porcupine.
The quills of the Malayan porcupine are used for ornamental purposes.
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Common mistakes of porcupine pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "porcu-ˈpine". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable: ˈpɔr.kjʊ.paɪn. Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable.
- Omitting sounds: It's common to drop the "c" sound, pronouncing it as "por-u-pine". The correct pronunciation includes the "c": "porc" is pronounced as /k/. Tip: Focus on articulating each sound clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may say "porcupine" with an "o" as in "hot", resulting in /ˈhɑt.kjʊ.paɪn/. The correct vowel sound is as in "more": /ɔr/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish vowel sounds.
- Confusing syllable division: Learners may pronounce it as "por-cup-ine", which disrupts the flow. The correct division is "por-cu-pine". Tip: Break it down into three syllables: ˈpɔr.kjʊ.paɪn.
- Mispronouncing the "u": Some might pronounce the "u" as /ʌ/, leading to "porcupin". The accurate pronunciation is with a /jʊ/ sound. Tip: Practice saying "cue" to get the correct "u" sound.