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anguilla
Definition:
(nou) a British colony in the West Indies (nou) type genus of the Anguillidae: eels
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Common mistakes of anguilla pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "an-ˈgwi-la." This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈæŋ-gwɪ-lə." Tip: Remember, stress the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Saying "Anguilla" with an "o" sound, like "an-goo-ˈi-la," changes the word entirely. The correct pronunciation uses the "æ" sound as in "cat": "ˈæŋ-gwɪ-lə." Tip: Practice the "æ" sound to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some might pronounce "Anguilla" with a hard "g," as in "an-gwee-la." This is not accurate. The correct sound is a softer "g," as in "go": "ˈæŋ-gwɪ-lə." Tip: Focus on a soft "g" sound when saying the word.
- Omitting the last syllable: Many speakers drop the final syllable, saying "an-ˈgwi." This truncation is incorrect. The full pronunciation includes all three syllables: "ˈæŋ-gwɪ-lə." Tip: Always pronounce each syllable clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "Anguilla" with "anguish," leading to mispronunciation. "Anguilla" is pronounced "ˈæŋ-gwɪ-lə," while "anguish" has a different stress and vowel sound. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to distinguish them easily.