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auburn
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Common mistakes of auburn pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-"auburn". The correct pronunciation is "ˈɔːbərn" (UK) and "ˈɔbərn" (US), with stress on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "AU" as in "caught" to help with the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "auburn" with an "a" sound like in "cat". The correct vowel is "ɔː" (UK) or "ɔ" (US), which sounds more like "aw". Tip: Listen to native speakers for the correct vowel pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may pronounce "auburn" with a heavy "r" sound, leading to "aub-'urn". The correct pronunciation has a softer "r" at the end, "ˈɔːbərn" (UK) and "ˈɔbərn" (US). Tip: Focus on a lighter touch when saying the "r" to sound more natural.
- Skipping the "b": A frequent error is omitting the "b", leading to a pronunciation like "a-'urn". The "b" is essential, as in "ˈɔːbərn" (UK) and "ˈɔbərn" (US). Tip: Emphasize the "b" by saying it slowly at first until you're comfortable.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some learners may pronounce the ending as "urn" with a strong "u" sound. The correct ending sounds like "ərn" in both UK and US pronunciations. Tip: Practice by saying "burn" and then adding the "au" sound at the beginning.