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scythia
Definition:
(nou) an ancient area of Eurasia extending from the Black Sea to the Aral Sea that was populated by Scythians from the eighth to the fourth century BC
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Even scythia minor's western most extent was to romania and hungary.
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Common mistakes of scythia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "scy-THIA" instead of the correct "SY-thi-a" (ˈsɪθiə). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce the "y" in "scythia" as a long "ee" sound, resulting in "skee-thia." The correct pronunciation is with a short "i" sound (ˈsɪθiə). Tip: Focus on the "i" sounding like "ih."
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common mistake is to pronounce the "c" as a hard "k," leading to "sky-thia." The "c" should be soft, blending into the "y" (ˈsɪθiə). Tip: Think of the "c" as part of the "sy" sound.
- Omitting the final "a": Some speakers drop the final "a," saying "scythi" instead of "scythia" (ˈsɪθiə). Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the final syllable clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "scythia" with "Scythian," which has a different stress pattern. "Scythian" stresses the first syllable (ˈsɪθiən). Tip: Pay attention to syllable stress differences in related terms.