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spider
Definition:
(nou) predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey (nou) a computer program that prowls the internet looking for publicly accessible resources that can be added to a database; the database can then be searched with a search engine (nou) a skillet made of cast iron
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈspaɪdə
Examples:
He found a spider web in his room.
In the evening and at night, however, the spider sits in the center of the web.
In 2009 the world's oldest spider web was found encased in amber in the town.
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Common mistakes of spider pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may stress the second syllable, saying "spi-DER" instead of the correct "SPY-der" (ˈspaɪ.dər in US, ˈspaɪ.də in UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "d": A common mistake is to pronounce the "d" too heavily, making it sound like "spider" has two syllables. The correct pronunciation is a clear "d" sound within a single syllable. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and blend it smoothly with the surrounding sounds.
- Dropping the "r": Some may pronounce "spider" as "spideh" (ˈspaɪ.də) in UK English, neglecting the "r" sound. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "r" clearly, especially in American English.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Learners might pronounce the "i" as in "bit," saying "spid-er" instead of the correct "spider" (ˈspaɪ.dər). This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Use the long "i" sound, similar to "high," to pronounce "spider" correctly.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "spider" with "spider" (ˈspaɪ.dər) and "spider" (ˈspaɪ.də) due to similar sounds. This can happen in quick speech. Tip: Practice saying "spider" slowly to distinguish it clearly from other similar-sounding words.