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argentina
Definition:
(nou) a republic in southern South America; second largest country in South America (nou) type genus of the Argentinidae: argentines
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Common mistakes of argentina pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-gen-ˈti-na". The correct stress is on the last syllable: "ar-ˌhen-ˈti-na". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ti" in "argentina".
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in "argentina" as in "cat" instead of the correct "ah" sound, as in "father" /ɑː/. Tip: Practice saying "ah" to get the correct vowel sound.
- "g" pronunciation: The "g" in "argentina" is often mispronounced as a hard "g" like in "go". It should be pronounced as a soft "h" /h/ in American English. Tip: Think of it as "ar-hen-ˈti-na" for clarity.
- "t" sound confusion: Some learners may pronounce the "t" in "argentina" too softly, making it sound like a "d". The "t" should be clearly articulated as /t/. Tip: Focus on producing a crisp "t" sound when saying "argentina".
- Regional variations: Non-native speakers might confuse the pronunciation with local dialects, altering vowel sounds or stress. The standard pronunciation is /ˌɑːr.dʒənˈtiː.nə/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to capture the correct regional nuances.