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succubus
Definition:
(nou) a female demon believed to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men
Examples:
The incubus Sebastian is the bastard child of a succubus and the wizard Koltak.
A succubus is a legendary creature.
Its female counterpart is the succubus.
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Common mistakes of succubus pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "suc-CU-bus" instead of the correct "SUC-cubus" /ˈsʌk.jə.bəs/ (US) and /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some mispronounce the first vowel as "u" in "suc," saying "sook" instead of the correct "suh" /sʌk/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Remember the "u" in "succubus" sounds like "uh."
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, saying "sucbus" instead of "succubus" /ˈsʌk.jə.bəs/. This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Practice saying the full three syllables clearly.
- Ending sound: Some pronounce the last syllable as "bus" like the vehicle, instead of "bəs." This can change the word's tone. Tip: Ensure the final syllable is pronounced softly as "bəs" for accuracy.
- Consonant clarity: People often slur the "c" and "y" sounds, making it sound like "suckubus." The correct pronunciation is /ˈsʌk.jə.bəs/. Tip: Enunciate the "c" and "y" to maintain clarity in the word.