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venomous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvenəməs
Examples:
Members of the family are venomous.
It is the most venomous fish in the world.
It's nothing but venomous mean spirited swill.
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Common mistakes of venomous pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable instead of the first, saying "ven-ˈo-mous". This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "ˈven", to pronounce "venomous" correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "vee" instead of "ven". This leads to saying "vee-nomous", which is not accurate. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in "ven", pronounced as /ɛ/ in both US and UK.
- Overemphasizing the "o": A common mistake is making the "o" in the second syllable too prominent, resulting in "ven-ˈo-mous". The correct pronunciation is with a schwa sound. Tip: Use a soft "uh" sound for the "o" to say "ven-əm-əs".
- Ignoring the final syllable: Some speakers may drop the final "ous", leading to "venom". This omits important information. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the full ending "ous" as /əs/ to complete the word "venomous".
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "venomous" with "venom" or "poisonous". These words have different meanings and pronunciations. Tip: Remember that "venomous" refers specifically to creatures that inject venom, pronounced "ˈven-əm-əs".