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wapiti
Definition:
(nou) large North American deer with large much-branched antlers in the male (nou) common deer of temperate Europe and Asia
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Now I'm writing a Japanese article of the wapiti.
An experimental re introduction of elk wapiti into the park began in 2001.
This deer shows both the characteristics of a typical red deer and the wapiti.
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Common mistakes of wapiti pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "wa-PIT-ee" instead of the correct "WAP-it-ee" (ˈwæp.ɪ.ti). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable to pronounce "wapiti" correctly.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce the first vowel as "o" instead of "a," resulting in "wopiti." The correct pronunciation is "wapiti" with the vowel sound /æ/ (ˈwæp.ɪ.ti). Tip: Practice the "a" sound as in "cat" to avoid this mistake.
- Syllable omission: A common error is dropping the last syllable, saying "wapit" instead of "wapiti." Each syllable is important in the word "wapiti" (ˈwæp.ɪ.ti). Tip: Break the word into three parts to ensure you pronounce all syllables.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners may pronounce the second vowel too short, leading to "wapity." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "i" sound in the second syllable (ˈwæp.ɪ.ti). Tip: Emphasize each vowel sound to maintain clarity in "wapiti."
- Regional accent influence: Depending on the speaker's accent, "wapiti" might be pronounced differently, particularly in non-native contexts. The standard pronunciation is "WAP-it-ee" (ˈwæp.ɪ.ti). Tip: Listen to native speakers to adapt your pronunciation accurately.