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algonquian
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(nou) a member of any of the North American Indian groups speaking an Algonquian language and originally living in the subarctic regions of eastern Canada; many Algonquian tribes migrated south into the woodlands from the Mississippi River to (nou) family of North American Indian languages spoken from Labrador to South Carolina and west to the Great Plains
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Common mistakes of algonquian pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Al-GON-qui-an" instead of the correct "al-GON-qui-an" /ælˈɡɒn.ki.ən/ (UK) and /ælˈɡɑn.ki.ən/ (US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "g": The "g" in "Algonquian" can be mispronounced as a hard "g" sound, resulting in "Al-gon-qui-an." The correct pronunciation features a soft "g" as in "go." Tip: Focus on the "gon" sounding like "gone."
- Overemphasizing the "u": Some might pronounce "Algonquian" with an exaggerated "u" sound, leading to "Al-gon-QUEE-an." The correct pronunciation is more subtle with a short "u." Tip: Keep the "u" soft and quick.
- Omitting the final syllable: A common mistake is to drop the final syllable, saying "Algonqui" instead of "Algonquian." The last syllable is essential for correct pronunciation. Tip: Always finish with the "an" sound clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "o" in "Algonquian" can be mispronounced as a long vowel, leading to "Al-gon-quee-an." The correct vowel sound is short. Tip: Practice saying "gon" like "gone" to get the vowel right.