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allegheny
Definition:
(nou) a river that rises in Pennsylvania and flows north into New York and then back south through Pennsylvania again to join the Monongahela River at Pittsburgh which is the beginning of the Ohio River
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Common mistakes of allegheny pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "allegheny" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "al-eh-genny" instead of the correct "ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ni" in US English. Tip: Focus on the "ay" sound in the second syllable.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is placing the stress on the first syllable, pronouncing it as "ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.ni" instead of the correct "ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ni". Tip: Remember that the primary stress falls on the third syllable.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some learners may overemphasize the "g" sound, saying "al-le-genny" instead of the smoother "ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ni". Tip: Keep the "g" soft and fluid to maintain correct pronunciation.
- Dropping syllables: People sometimes drop the second syllable, saying "al-genny" instead of "ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ni". Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid omitting parts of the word.
- Confusing "allegheny" with similar words: Some may confuse "allegheny" with similar-sounding words like "allegory". "Allegheny" is pronounced "ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ni", while "allegory" is "ˈæl.ɪ.ɡɔː.ri". Tip: Pay attention to the specific sounds and syllable structure of each word.