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rhinoceros
Definition:
(nou) massive powerful herbivorous odd-toed ungulate of southeast Asia and Africa having very thick skin and one or two horns on the snout
Phonetic Transcription:
raɪˈnɒsərəs
Examples:
The rhinoceros horn is considered to be the most precious.
The members of the genus rhinoceros are the one horned rhinoceroses.
The main attraction of the sanctuary is Asiatic one horned rhinoceros.
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Common mistakes of rhinoceros pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable ("no"). The correct stress is on the third syllable: /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/ (UK) and /raɪˈnɑː.sər.əs/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize "noc" when pronouncing "rhinoceros".
- Skipping syllables: It's common to omit the "cer" sound, saying "rhinoceros" as /raɪˈnɒs.əs/. This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly: "rhi-no-ce-ros".
- Mispronouncing the "r": Some may pronounce the "r" in "rhinoceros" too softly or as a vowel sound. The correct pronunciation is a clear /r/ sound. Tip: Focus on articulating the "r" firmly at the beginning of the word.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "o" in "rhinoceros" can be mispronounced as a long "o" sound. Instead, it should be a short "o" sound, as in /ɒ/ (UK) or /ɑː/ (US). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel pronunciation.
- Ignoring the final syllable: Some learners may pronounce "rhinoceros" without emphasizing the last syllable, leading to /raɪˈnɒs.ər/ instead of /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/. Tip: Make sure to finish strong with "ros" to complete the word.