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aegean
Definition:
(nou) an arm of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey; a main trade route for the ancient civilizations of Crete and Greece and Rome and Persia
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Common mistakes of aegean pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "aegean" as "ˌeɪˈdʒiːən". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈiːdʒiən". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ˈi" sound at the beginning.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "aegean" with an "a" sound, like "ˈædʒiən". The correct pronunciation starts with a long "e" sound: "ˈiːdʒiən". Tip: Focus on the "ee" sound to start off correctly.
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce the "g" in "aegean" too strongly, resulting in "ˈeɪdʒiən". The "g" should be softer, almost like a "j" sound. Tip: Think of it as part of the "j" sound rather than a hard "g".
- Ignoring the diphthong: Some may treat the "ae" as two separate sounds, pronouncing it as "ˈæˈdʒiən". In reality, it's a single sound: "ˈiː". Tip: Combine the sounds smoothly to produce the correct diphthong.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: A frequent error is to pronounce the last syllable as "ən" instead of "ən". The correct pronunciation is "ˈiːdʒiən". Tip: Ensure the ending flows naturally and doesn't sound clipped.