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ranunculus
Definition:
(nou) annual, biennial or perennial herbs: buttercup; crowfoot
Examples:
He also procured tulip bulbs and ranunculus roots.
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Common mistakes of ranunculus pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "ranunculus" with a short "a" sound, like "ranunculus". The correct pronunciation is /rəˈnʌŋkjələs/ in US English and /rəˈnʌŋkjʊləs/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "a" in "ran" sounding like the "u" in "fun".
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is stressing the first syllable, saying "RANunculus". The primary stress is on the second syllable: /rəˈnʌŋkjələs/. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "nunc" part to get the stress right.
- Overpronouncing consonants: Some may overly articulate the "c" in "ranunculus", leading to an awkward sound. The correct pronunciation is smoother, with /k/ being less emphasized. Tip: Try to blend the sounds together for a more fluid pronunciation.
- Skipping syllables: Learners sometimes reduce "ranunculus" to "ranclis" or similar. Each syllable is important: /rəˈnʌŋkjələs/. Tip: Break the word into syllables: ra-nun-cu-lus, and practice each one clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some pronounce "ranunculus" with an incorrect "u" sound, like "ranunculus". The correct vowel sound in the third syllable is /jəl/. Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the vowel sounds to improve your pronunciation.