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atlanta
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(nou) state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War (nou) a siege in which Federal troops under Sherman cut off the railroads supplying the city and then burned it; 1864
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Common mistakes of atlanta pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people stress the second syllable, saying "at-LAN-ta" instead of the correct "AT-lan-ta" (ˈæt.lən.tə). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Omitting the schwa sound: Many speakers drop the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "AT-lan-ta" instead of "AT-lən-ta" (ˈæt.lən.tə). Tip: Practice saying the second syllable softly to include the schwa sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "ah" instead of "æ", resulting in "ah-tlan-ta." The correct pronunciation is "æ" as in "cat" (ˈæt.lən.tə). Tip: Focus on the "æ" sound for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overly stress the "t" in "atlanta," making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation is softer, as in "AT-lən-ta" (ˈæt.lən.tə). Tip: Try to relax your tongue when pronouncing the "t."
- Mispronouncing the final "a": Some speakers pronounce the final "a" as "ay," saying "atlanta" like "atlanta" (ˈæt.læn-tay). The correct pronunciation ends with a schwa sound. Tip: End the word with a soft "ə" sound for accuracy.