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assam
Definition:
(nou) state in northeastern India
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Common mistakes of assam pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "as-SAM". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈæs.əm/ (US) or /ˈɑː.sæm/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "ASS-am" to remember the correct stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some speakers pronounce "assam" with a long "a" sound, like "ah". The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" /æ/ in the first syllable (US) or /ɑː/ in the UK variant. Tip: Focus on the "a" in "cat" to get it right.
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is adding an extra vowel sound, saying "as-sam". The word has only two syllables: /ˈæs.əm/ (US) or /ˈɑː.sæm/ (UK). Tip: Keep it simple; just say "ASS-um" without extra sounds.
- Confusing "m" and "n": Some learners mistakenly pronounce the final sound as "n", saying "assan". The correct ending is "m" /m/ in both variants. Tip: Practice saying "hum" to reinforce the correct nasal sound.
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Learners may unintentionally emphasize the second syllable, sounding like "as-SAM". The emphasis should remain on the first syllable: /ˈæs.əm/ (US) or /ˈɑː.sæm/ (UK). Tip: Remember to keep the first syllable strong and the second softer.