Usage and Pronunciation of accentor

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Overview Meaning Pronunciation Usage Practice

accentor

/ækˈsɛntər/
Noun Ornithology term

Basic definition:A small songbird of the family Prunellidae

Etymology:From Latin "accentor" meaning "one who sings with another"

📚 Core Meanings

Ornithology term

A small brownish songbird found in Europe and Asia

The accentor is known for its melodious song.
Accentors are found in mountainous regions.
Ornithology

Bird species

Refers to any bird of the genus Prunella

The alpine accentor breeds at high altitudes.
Accentors have slender bills for insect feeding.
Zoology

Taxonomic classification

Member of the Prunellidae family

Accentors are closely related to sparrows.
The accentor family contains about 13 species.
Taxonomy

"accentor" is a specialized ornithological term primarily used in birdwatching and scientific contexts. While not common in everyday speech, it's important in avian studies.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The accentor builds its nest close to the ground.

Several species of accentor inhabit the Himalayas.

This accentor was first described in 1820.

Translations

Accentors construct their nests near the ground.

Multiple accentor species live in the Himalayan region.

This accentor species was initially documented in 1820.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/ækˈsɛntə/

ak-SEN-tuh (stress on "SEN")

American Pronunciation

/ækˈsɛntər/

ak-SEN-tur (stress on "SEN")

Key Pronunciation Points:

Common Pronunciation Errors

  • Pronouncing as "ak-SEN-tor" (should be /ækˈsɛntər/)
  • Putting stress on the first syllable
  • Mispronouncing the "cc" as /k/ only

🎯 Common Collocations

Accentor + species

Describing specific types

Alpine accentor
Himalayan accentor
Scientific usage

Study + accentor

Referring to research

research on accentors
studies of accentor behavior
Academic usage

Accentor + habitat

Describing living environment

accentor nesting sites
accentor migration patterns
Ecology

Grammar Notes

Singular: accentor
Plural: accentors

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

Accentors are tropical birds. (Incorrect)

Correct:Accentors are primarily found in temperate regions.

The accentor is a type of finch. (Incorrect)

Correct:The accentor belongs to its own family (Prunellidae).

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The accentor is well-camouflaged in rocky habitats.
2. This accentor species winters in southern Europe.
3. Ornithologists are studying accentor migration.

1. Accentors blend well in rocky environments.

2. This accentor variety spends winters in southern Europe.

3. Bird scientists are researching accentor migration patterns.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Accentors are small songbirds. [ækˈsɛntərz]
• The accentor feeds on insects. [ækˈsɛntər]
• This is an accentor's nest. [ækˈsɛntərz]

Error Correction

Identify and correct errors:

1. Accentors are native to Africa.
2. Pronounced [ˈæksɛntɔːr]
3. The accentor is a type of warbler.

1. Accentors are primarily found in Europe and Asia.

2. Pronounced [ækˈsɛntər] (stress on second syllable)

3. The accentor belongs to the Prunellidae family.