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america
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(nou) North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 (nou) North America and South America and Central America
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Common mistakes of america pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "a-MER-i-ca" [əˈmɛrɪkə]. In English, the primary stress is on the last syllable: "a-mer-" [əˈmɛrɪkə]. Tip: Practice emphasizing the last syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "A" [eɪ] instead of "a" [ə]. This can lead to confusion with other words. Tip: Focus on a relaxed, neutral vowel sound for "a" in "america."
- Omitting the schwa: The second syllable is often pronounced too strongly, leading to "MER-i-ca" [ˈmɛrɪkə]. The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound: "mer-" [məˈrɪkə]. Tip: Use a softer, quicker sound for the second syllable.
- Confusing the ending: Some learners pronounce "america" with a hard "c" sound, saying "ameri-KA" [ˌæmɛrɪˈkeɪ]. The correct pronunciation uses a soft "c": "america" [əˈmɛrɪkə]. Tip: Listen for the soft "c" sound in native speech.
- Ignoring regional accents: The pronunciation of "america" can vary regionally, leading to differences in vowel sounds. For example, some may say "a-MER-i-ca" [əˈmɛrɪkə] in the US vs. "a-MER-i-kə" [əˈmɛrɪkə] in the UK. Tip: Familiarize yourself with different accents to improve your understanding.