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taurus
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(nou) Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949) (nou) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus (nou) a zodiacal constellation in the northern hemisphere near Orion; between Aries and Gemini (nou) the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20
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Common mistakes of taurus pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people pronounce "taurus" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ˈtɔːrəs/ instead of the correct /ˈtɔːrəs/ in UK or /ˈtɔrəs/ in US. Tip: Focus on the "au" producing the "aw" sound.
- Stress misplacement: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "taurus" as /təˈɔːrəs/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈtɔːrəs/ (UK) or /ˈtɔrəs/ (US). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Overpronouncing the "r": A common mistake is overpronouncing the "r" in "taurus," leading to a sound like /ˈtɔːrəs/. The correct pronunciation has a softer "r." Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and smooth.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might say "taurus" as /ˈtɔːrəs/ with an extra vowel sound, making it sound longer. The correct pronunciation is /ˈtɔːrəs/ (UK) or /ˈtɔrəs/ (US). Tip: Keep it concise with two syllables.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "taurus" with "torus," leading to mispronunciation. "Taurus" is pronounced /ˈtɔːrəs/ (UK) or /ˈtɔrəs/ (US), while "torus" is /ˈtɔːrəs/. Tip: Pay attention to the context to distinguish between them.