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syracuse
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(nou) a city in central New York (nou) a city in southeastern Sicily that was founded by Corinthians in the 8th century BC (nou) the Roman siege of Syracuse (214-212 BC) was eventually won by the Romans who sacked the city (killing Archimedes) (nou) the Athenian siege of Syracuse (415-413 BC) was eventually won by Syracuse
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Common mistakes of syracuse pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Syracuse" as /ˌsɪrəˈkjuːz/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "SIR" sound at the beginning.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "Syracuse" with an "a" sound in the second syllable, like /ˈsɪrəkæs/. This is incorrect. The second syllable should have a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Practice saying "SIR-uh-kyoos" to get the vowel right.
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "c" sound, resulting in "Syracuse" pronounced as /ˈsɪrəkjuːs/. The "c" should be soft, almost blending into the "u" sound. Tip: Keep the "c" light and smooth.
- Ignoring the "y" sound: Some speakers skip the "y" sound in the second syllable, saying "Syracuse" as /ˈsɪrakjuːz/. The "y" is important for clarity. Tip: Make sure to pronounce it as "SIR-uh-kyoos" to include the "y."
- Mispronouncing the final "s": It's common to hear "Syracuse" pronounced with a hard "s" at the end, like /ˈsɪrəkjuːs/. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/. Tip: Think of the "z" sound rather than "s" to finish strong.