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rhea
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(nou) fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor (nou) smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan (nou) larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia
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The name of the bird species rhea is dervied from the goddess name Rhea.
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In the grasslands and deserts are the guanaco, rhea, and many types of rodents.
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Common mistakes of rhea pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the initial sound: Some may say "Rhea" as /ˈreɪ.ə/ instead of the correct /ˈriː.ə/. Tip: Remember that the "R" in "Rhea" is pronounced like the "ree" in "reed."
- Ignoring the vowel length: The "e" in "Rhea" is a long vowel sound /iː/. Some might shorten it to /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "Rhea" with a prolonged "ee" sound to ensure clarity.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: The primary stress should be on the first syllable: /ˈriː.ə/. Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "Rhee" part when pronouncing "Rhea."
- Confusing it with similar names: "Rhea" can be mixed up with names like "Riya" or "Rhea" pronounced differently. Tip: Pay attention to the IPA /ˈriː.ə/ to distinguish it clearly from similar-sounding names.
- Misplacing the schwa sound: Some may mispronounce "Rhea" with a more pronounced "a" sound at the end, saying /ˈriː.eɪ/. Tip: Remember that the final sound is a soft schwa /ə/, not a strong "ay" sound.