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satyr
Definition:
(nou) man with strong sexual desires (nou) one of a class of woodland deities; attendant on Bacchus; identified with Roman fauns
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsætə
Examples:
Their mythical beasts are the minotaur and satyr.
For the etymology of the words, see nymph and satyr.
The hare was the symbol of the shy and timid satyr.
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Common mistakes of satyr pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "sa-TYR" instead of the correct "SAT-yr" (/ˈseɪ.tər/ in UK and /ˈseɪ.tɪr/ in US). Tip: Remember, the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "a" in "cat" rather than the correct long "a" sound in "satyr." Tip: Practice saying "say" to get the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect ending: Some may pronounce "satyr" with a hard "r" sound, like in "car," instead of the softer "r" in "satyr." Tip: Focus on the light "r" sound, which is less pronounced in English.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners might say "sat-TER" instead of the correct "satyr." The "t" should not be stressed. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and brief to maintain the flow of the word.
- Ignoring regional differences: Some may not realize that "satyr" can be pronounced differently in US and UK English. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both pronunciations to adapt to various contexts.