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terrestrial
Phonetic Transcription:
tɪˈrestrɪəl
Examples:
The terrestrial animals with the most legs are the millipedes.
The nature of the limbs and vertebrae clearly indicate a terrestrial animal.
It is a terrestrial or affixed subaquatic species.
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Common mistakes of terrestrial pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "te-ˈres-trial." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "tə-ˈres-tri-əl." Tip: Remember to emphasize "tri" to sound more natural.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "terrestrial" with an overly pronounced "e," sounding like "te-ˈres-tri-əl." In reality, the first syllable is a schwa: "tə-ˈres-tri-əl." Tip: Practice using a softer "uh" sound for the first syllable.
- Final syllable pronunciation: Learners often mispronounce the final syllable as "al," leading to "terrestrial" sounding like "te-ˈres-tri-al." The correct pronunciation is "əl." Tip: Focus on blending the "ri" and "əl" sounds smoothly.
- Consonant clarity: Some speakers may drop the "t" sound, saying "re-ˈes-trial" instead of "tə-ˈres-tri-əl." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Syllable count: A common mistake is to treat "terrestrial" as having only three syllables, pronouncing it like "te-ˈres-treal." It actually has four syllables: "tə-ˈres-tri-əl." Tip: Break it down into syllables to practice: "tə," "res," "tri," "əl."