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rowan
Definition:
(nou) Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits
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Bregalad guarded rowan trees, and as such he resembled a rowan himself.
A cluster of ripening rowan berries.
The caterpillars feed on hawthorn and rowan.
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Common mistakes of rowan pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ro-WAN" instead of the correct "ROW-an" (ˈroʊ.ən in US, ˈrəʊ.ən in UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "rOH-an" instead of "ROW-an" (ˈroʊ.ən in US, ˈrəʊ.ən in UK). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound, which should be pronounced like "oh" in "go."
- Adding extra syllables: Some might say "row-an" as "row-wan," adding an unnecessary "w" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ROW-an" (ˈroʊ.ən in US, ˈrəʊ.ən in UK). Tip: Keep it simple; avoid inserting extra sounds.
- Ignoring the schwa: Learners may not pronounce the second syllable clearly, treating it as silent. The correct pronunciation is "ROW-an" (ˈroʊ.ən in US, ˈrəʊ.ən in UK), where the "a" is a schwa sound. Tip: Practice saying the second syllable lightly to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing the final consonant: Some people pronounce the last sound as "n" instead of the correct "ən" sound. The accurate pronunciation is "ROW-an" (ˈroʊ.ən in US, ˈrəʊ.ən in UK). Tip: Emphasize the "n" while keeping the vowel sound subtle.