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athens
Definition:
(nou) the capital and largest city of Greece; named after Athena (its patron goddess) (nou) a town in southeast Ohio (nou) a university town in northeast Georgia
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Common mistakes of athens pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-THENS" instead of the correct "ATH-ens" (/ˈæθ.ənz/ for US and /ˈæθ.ənz/ for UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some pronounce "athens" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation has a more open "a" as in "bath" (/æ/). Tip: Practice saying "bath" to get the right vowel sound.
- Omitting the final "s": A common mistake is to say "athen" without the final "s," which changes the word's meaning. The proper form is "athens" (/ˈæθ.ənz/). Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the final "s" clearly in plural forms.
- Confusing "th" sounds: Learners may mispronounce the "th" in "athens" as a "t" sound, saying "atens." The correct sound is the voiced "th" (/θ/). Tip: Practice with words like "think" to master the "th" pronunciation.
- Ignoring regional differences: Some may not realize that "athens" can have slight variations in pronunciation between US and UK English. While both are pronounced as /ˈæθ.ənz/, regional accents can affect intonation. Tip: Listen to native speakers from different regions to understand these nuances.