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algeria
Definition:
(nou) a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s
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Common mistakes of algeria pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "al-GER-ia" instead of the correct "AL-ger-ia" (/ælˈdʒɪə.ri.ə/ in UK and /ælˈdʒɪr.i.ə/ in US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some might pronounce "algeria" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "al-JEER-ia" instead of "AL-ger-ia." The correct vowel sound is short, as in "get." Tip: Practice the "g" sound followed by a short "e."
- Syllable division: Learners sometimes treat "algeria" as a two-syllable word, pronouncing it "AL-ger" instead of the three-syllable "AL-ger-ia." Tip: Break the word into three parts to ensure all syllables are pronounced.
- Final "a" sound: Some may neglect the final "a" sound, saying "alger" instead of "algeria." The last syllable should be clearly pronounced as "ia." Tip: Remember to finish with a soft "ia" sound to complete the word.
- Consonant clarity: A common mistake is to soften the "g" sound, pronouncing it like "j" in "juice," leading to "al-JEER-ia." The correct pronunciation has a hard "g" sound. Tip: Practice saying "go" to reinforce the hard "g" sound.