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ptolemy
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(nou) Alexandrian astronomer (of the 2nd century) who proposed a geocentric system of astronomy that was undisputed until the late Renaissance (nou) an ancient dynasty of Macedonian kings who ruled Egypt from 323 BC to 30 BC; founded by Ptolemy I and ended with Cleopatra
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Common mistakes of ptolemy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "PTO-lemy". The correct pronunciation places the stress on the second syllable: /ˈtɒl.ə.mi/ in UK and /ˈtɑː.lə.mi/ in US. Tip: Focus on "tol" for the stressed syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" as in "hot", leading to "PTO-lemy". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound, as in /ˈtɒl.ə.mi/ in UK and /ˈtɑː.lə.mi/ in US. Tip: Practice the "uh" sound in the second syllable.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to say "PTO-lee" instead of "ptolemy". This drops the final syllable and alters the word. The correct form has three distinct syllables: /ˈtɒl.ə.mi/ in UK and /ˈtɑː.lə.mi/ in US. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly.
- Confusing the "t" sound: Some mispronounce the "t" in "ptolemy" as a "d", saying "pdolemy". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" sound: /ˈtɒl.ə.mi/ in UK and /ˈtɑː.lə.mi/ in US. Tip: Emphasize the "t" to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the "p": A few might say "tolemy", dropping the "p" sound entirely. The correct pronunciation starts with a clear "p": /ˈtɒl.ə.mi/ in UK and /ˈtɑː.lə.mi/ in US. Tip: Start strong with the "p" to maintain the integrity of the word.