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walrus
Definition:
(nou) either of two large northern marine mammals having ivory tusks and tough hide over thick blubber
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɔːlrəs
Examples:
The walrus is a mammal in the order Carnivora.
I saw walrus and hippo at the zoo.
The walrus is what the loon depends on for survival.
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Common mistakes of walrus pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "wal-RUS" instead of "WAL-rus". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, pronounced as ˈwɔːl.rəs in UK and ˈwɑːl.rəs in US.
- Overpronouncing "r": Many speakers may exaggerate the "r" sound, leading to "wal-rrus". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "r" sound softer, as in "walrus" pronounced ˈwɔːl.rəs (UK) or ˈwɑːl.rəs (US).
- Ignoring the vowel sound: Some may say "walus," dropping the "r" sound. This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "r" clearly, as in "walrus" with the vowel sounds represented in ˈwɔːl.rəs (UK) and ˈwɑːl.rəs (US).
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners might confuse the vowel sounds, saying "wollrus" with a short "a". Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound in "walrus," pronounced ˈwɔːl.rəs in UK and ˈwɑːl.rəs in US.
- Skipping the "l": Some may pronounce "walrus" as "warus," omitting the "l" sound entirely. Tip: Make sure to include the "l" to maintain clarity, as in "walrus" with the correct pronunciation of ˈwɔːl.rəs (UK) and ˈwɑːl.rəs (US).