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archipelago
Definition:
(nou) a group of many islands in a large body of water
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɑːkɪˈpeləɡəʊ
Examples:
The island is in the municipality of Teguise as well as the archipelago.
The Lordship of the Isles comprises seven main islands in the archipelago.
There are about 90 cold, windswept and desolate islands in this archipelago.
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Common mistakes of archipelago pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ar-ˌke-pə-ˈla-go". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ar-ˈke-pə-ˌla-go". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ke" when saying "archipelago".
- Vowel confusion: The "i" in "archipelago" is often mispronounced as a long "ee" sound, leading to "ar-chee-peh-ˈla-go". In reality, it should be a short "i": "ar-kə-ˈpe-lə-go". Tip: Focus on a quick, soft "i" sound.
- Missing syllables: Some speakers omit the second "a," pronouncing it as "ar-ˈke-pel-go". This is incorrect. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ar-ˈke-pə-ˌla-go". Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid skipping sounds.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "e" in "archipelago" can be mispronounced as a long "ay," resulting in "ar-ˈkay-pə-ˌla-go". The correct sound is a schwa: "ar-kə-ˈpe-lə-go". Tip: Use a relaxed "uh" sound for the "e" to improve accuracy.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some learners overemphasize the "ch" sound, leading to "ar-ˈchee-pe-lə-go". The "ch" should be pronounced softly as "k": "ar-ˈke-pə-ˌla-go". Tip: Keep the "ch" light to maintain the correct flow of the word.