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apache
Definition:
(nou) any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma (nou) a Parisian gangster (nou) the language of the Apache
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Common mistakes of apache pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "a-ˈpach" instead of the correct "ˈa-pæʧ". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "apache" can be mispronounced as "uh" instead of the correct "æ". This can lead to saying "uh-pach" instead of "ˈa-pæʧ". Tip: Practice saying the "a" as in "cat" to improve accuracy.
- Incorrect final sound: Many may pronounce "apache" with a hard "k" sound at the end, saying "a-pak" instead of "ˈa-pæʧ". Tip: Focus on the "ch" sound, which is pronounced like "tch" in "watch".
- Overemphasis on "ch": Some learners stress the "ch" too much, leading to "a-pach-e" instead of the smooth "ˈa-pæʧ". Tip: Keep the "ch" soft and quick, blending it into the flow of the word.
- Missing syllable: Occasionally, speakers might drop the first syllable, saying "pach" instead of "apache". This leads to confusion. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly: "ˈa-pæʧ".