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thales
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(nou) a presocratic Greek philosopher and astronomer (who predicted an eclipse in 585 BC) who was said by Aristotle to be the founder of physical science; he held that all things originated in water (624-546 BC)
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Common mistakes of thales pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many pronounce "thales" with incorrect stress, saying /ˈθeɪliz/ instead of /ˈθeɪlɪs/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "tha".
- Overemphasizing the vowel: Some speakers elongate the "a" sound, saying /θeɪˈliːz/. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on a short, clear "a" sound as in "cat" for the second syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common error is pronouncing "thales" with an "e" sound like in "see", resulting in /θiːliz/. Tip: Use the "i" sound as in "sit" for the second syllable.
- Dropping the final "s": Some may say /ˈθeɪl/ and omit the final "s". This changes the meaning. Tip: Always pronounce the final "s" clearly to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Confusing with similar names: People often mix up "thales" with other names like "Thales" (the philosopher) and pronounce it incorrectly as /ˈθeɪlz/. Tip: Remember to pronounce "thales" with two syllables and the correct vowel sounds.