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sagittarius

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(nou) a person who is born while the sun is in Sagittarius (nou) a large zodiacal constellation in the southern hemisphere; between Scorpius and Capricornus (nou) the ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21 (nou) type genus of the Sagittariidae

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Common mistakes of sagittarius pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "sa-ˈgi-ta-ri-us." The correct pronunciation is "ˌsædʒ.ɪˈtɛr.i.əs" in US English and "ˌsædʒ.ɪˈtɛə.ri.əs" in UK English. Tip: Focus on stressing the "ter" syllable.
Incorrect vowel sounds: The vowel in the first syllable is often mispronounced as "a" instead of "æ." Saying "sah-git-air-i-us" is wrong. The correct sound is "sædʒ." Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right "æ" sound.
Dropping syllables: Some may say "Sagitarious," omitting the "ri" sound. This leads to a pronunciation like "ˈsædʒ.ɪˌtɛr.əs," which is incomplete. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all four syllables clearly.
Confusing "g" sounds: The "g" in "Sagittarius" can be mispronounced as a hard "g" as in "go." The correct pronunciation is with a soft "g," as in "giraffe." Tip: Remember that "Sagittarius" starts with "sædʒ."
Mispronouncing the ending: Some people pronounce the ending as "us," sounding like "us" in "bus." The correct ending is more like "i.əs." Tip: Practice with similar words like "curious" to get the ending right.

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How do you pronounce "Sagittarius"?

You pronounce "Sagittarius" as /ˌsædʒɪˈtɛəriəs/ in American English and /ˌsædʒɪˈtɛːrɪəs/ in British English. The primary stress is on the fourth syllable, "tɛr" or "tɛːr," making it sound clear and distinct.

What are the syllables in "Sagittarius"?

"Sagittarius" has five syllables: "Sag-it-tar-i-us." When saying it, break it down to emphasize the stressed syllables, especially "tar" or "tɛːr" in UK pronunciation. This helps in pronouncing it smoothly.

Is there a schwa sound in "Sagittarius"?

Yes, there is a schwa sound in "Sagittarius." The "i" in the second syllable is pronounced as a schwa /ɪ/, making it sound softer. This is common in longer words where unstressed syllables appear.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "Sagittarius"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying "Sagi-TAR-i-us" instead of "Sag-it-TAR-i-us." Remember to emphasize the "tar" syllable to pronounce it correctly. This distinction can help in clear communication.