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(nou) a state in south central United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War (nou) a river that rises in the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and flows southeast through Kansas and Oklahoma and through Arkansas to become a tributary of the Mississippi River
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Common mistakes of arkansas pronunciation
- Misplacing syllable stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "Ar-KAN-sas". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈɑr.kən.sɔː/ (US) and /ˈɑː.kən.sɑː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "Arkansas" with an "a" sound like in "cat", leading to "Ar-kans-as". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable. Tip: Practice the vowel sounds by saying "uh" for the second syllable.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is to add an extra syllable, saying "Ar-kan-sas" instead of "Arkansas". The correct pronunciation has only three syllables: /ˈɑr.kən.sɔː/ (US) and /ˈɑː.kən.sɑː/ (UK). Tip: Count the syllables to ensure you're pronouncing it correctly.
- Mispronouncing the final "s": Some people pronounce the last "s" in "Arkansas" as a hard "s" sound, leading to "Arkansass". The correct pronunciation ends with a soft "s" sound /sɔː/ (US) and /sɑː/ (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the soft ending.
- Confusing it with similar names: Many confuse "Arkansas" with "Kansas", pronouncing it similarly. Remember, "Arkansas" has a unique pronunciation /ˈɑr.kən.sɔː/ (US) and /ˈɑː.kən.sɑː/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying both names to differentiate them clearly.