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wyvern
Definition:
(nou) a fire-breathing dragon used in medieval heraldry; had the head of a dragon and the tail of a snake and a body with wings and two legs
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The wyvern was based upon the wyverns of legend.
A wyvern is a type of heraldic dragon.
Technically, this creature is an heraldic wyvern.
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Common mistakes of wyvern pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "wi-VERN" instead of the correct "WY-vern" (ˈwaɪ.vɜrn in US, ˈwʌɪ.vən in UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "y" in "wyvern" can be mispronounced as "i" (like in "hit"). The correct sound is a long "i" as in "my" (ˈwaɪ.vɜrn in US, ˈwʌɪ.vən in UK). Tip: Practice saying "my" to get the vowel right.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some may pronounce "wyvern" with a strong "w" sound, such as "WYE-vern." The correct pronunciation is softer, more like "WY-vern" (ˈwaɪ.vɜrn in US, ˈwʌɪ.vən in UK). Tip: Keep the "w" subtle and blend it with the following vowel.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is to say "wy-verrn" with an added syllable. The word should be pronounced with just two syllables: "WY-vern" (ˈwaɪ.vɜrn in US, ˈwʌɪ.vən in UK). Tip: Break it down into two clear parts to avoid extra syllables.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix up "wyvern" with "wolverine." While "wyvern" has the "i" sound, "wolverine" has "o" (ˈwʊl.və.riːn). Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct vowel sounds in each word to prevent confusion.