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asian
Definition:
(nou) a native or inhabitant of Asia
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Common mistakes of asian pronunciation
- Dropping the initial vowel: Some speakers may start with "h" instead of the vowel sound, pronouncing it as "h"ˈeɪʒən" instead of "ˈeɪʒən" (US) or "ˈeɪʒən" (UK). Tip: Begin with the vowel sound for clarity.
- Misplacing stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable as in "a-ˈzian" can confuse listeners. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈeɪʒən" (US) and "ˈeɪʒən" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "asian".
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some may pronounce "asian" with a heavy "s" sound, leading to "ˈeɪzʲən" instead of the correct "ˈeɪʒən" (US) and "ˈeɪʒən" (UK). Tip: Keep the "s" sound soft and subtle.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: A common mistake is inserting an extra vowel, resulting in "aˈiʃən" instead of "ˈeɪʒən" (US) and "ˈeɪʒən" (UK). Tip: Focus on the smooth transition between syllables without extra sounds.
- Confusing with "asian": Some speakers might pronounce "Asian" as "ˈeɪʃən," mixing it with "a-" and the "sh" sound. The correct pronunciation is "ˈeɪʒən" (US) and "ˈeɪʒən" (UK). Tip: Remember the "zh" sound in "asian" for accuracy.