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puma

Definition:

(nou) large American feline resembling a lion

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The other main predatory threat is the puma like fossa.

Their main predators are the jaguar and the puma.

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Common mistakes of puma pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pu-MA" /pjuːˈmɑː/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "PU-ma" /ˈpjuː.mə/ in UK English and /ˈpuː.mə/ in US English.
Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "puma" with a short "u" sound, saying "pum-a" /ˈpʌmə/. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound in the first syllable, as in "PU-ma" /ˈpuː.mə/.
Overemphasizing the "m": A common mistake is to overly emphasize the "m" in "puma," making it sound like "pum-ma" /ˈpʌm.ə/. Tip: Keep the "m" soft and blend it smoothly with the surrounding vowels.
Ignoring the second syllable: Some speakers might say "pum" and drop the second syllable entirely, resulting in "pum" /pʌm/. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly: "PU-ma" /ˈpuː.mə/ for clarity.
Regional variations: In some regions, "puma" may be pronounced as "pooma" /ˈpuː.mə/. Tip: Stick to the standard pronunciations /ˈpuː.mə/ in US and /ˈpjuː.mə/ in UK to avoid confusion.

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How do you pronounce "puma" in English?

In English, "puma" is pronounced as /ˈpuː.mə/ in both American and British English. The first syllable is stressed, and the "u" sounds like the "oo" in "food."

Is there a difference in the pronunciation of "puma" between American and British English?

There is no significant difference in the pronunciation of "puma" between American and British English; both use /ˈpuː.mə/. The syllable stress and vowel sounds remain consistent across these dialects.

What are some common mistakes when pronouncing "puma"?

A common mistake is pronouncing "puma" with a stressed second syllable, as in /puˈmɑː/, which is incorrect. Remember to stress the first syllable, making it /ˈpuː.mə/.

Does "puma" have any regional variations in pronunciation?

While "puma" is generally pronounced the same way in most English-speaking regions, some may slightly alter the vowel sounds based on local accents. However, the standard pronunciation remains /ˈpuː.mə/.