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poseidon
Definition:
(nou) the god of the sea and earthquakes in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and Hades and Hera; identified with Roman Neptune
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Common mistakes of poseidon pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "po-SEI-don" instead of the correct "PO-sei-don" (ˈpoʊˌsaɪ.dən for US, ˈpəʊˌsaɪ.dən for UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the "ei" as a long "e" sound, leading to "po-seed-on." The correct pronunciation has the "ei" sounding like "eye" (ˈpoʊˌsaɪ.dən). Tip: Practice saying "eye" to get the right vowel sound.
- Final "d" sound: A common mistake is to soften the "d" at the end, resulting in "poseidon" sounding like "posey-on." The final "d" should be clear (ˈpoʊˌsaɪ.dən). Tip: Focus on ending with a strong "d" to improve clarity.
- Syllable division: Some learners may incorrectly divide the word into three syllables, saying "po-sei-don." The correct division is two syllables (ˈpoʊˌsaɪ.dən). Tip: Practice saying it as two smooth syllables to avoid this error.
- "s" sound mispronunciation: Some pronounce the "s" in "poseidon" as a "z," resulting in "pozeidon." The correct pronunciation has a clear "s" sound (ˈpoʊˌsaɪ.dən). Tip: Emphasize the "s" sound as in "snake" for accuracy.