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appalachia
Definition:
(nou) an impoverished coal mining area in the Appalachian Mountains (from Pennsylvania to North Carolina)
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Common mistakes of appalachia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people stress the wrong syllable in "appalachia". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌæpəˈleɪtʃə/. Tip: Focus on the "leɪ" part to emphasize it correctly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "appalachia" with an "a" sound like in "cat" instead of the correct "eɪ" sound. In US English, it's /ˌæpəˈleɪtʃə/. Tip: Practice the "eɪ" sound by saying "day" to get comfortable.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": People often pronounce "appalachia" with a hard "ch" sound as in "chop". The correct pronunciation has a softer sound: /ˌæpəˈleɪtʃə/. Tip: Think of the "ch" as in "cheese" but softer.
- Omitting the final "a": Some speakers drop the final "a" in "appalachia", leading to an incomplete pronunciation. The full form is /ˌæpəˈleɪtʃə/. Tip: Remember to finish with the "a" sound, like in "sofa".
- Confusing regional variations: The pronunciation of "appalachia" can differ regionally, especially between US and UK English. In the UK, it can be pronounced /ˌæpəˈlɑːtʃə/. Tip: Be aware of these differences and practice accordingly based on your audience.