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auschwitz
Definition:
(nou) a Nazi concentration camp for Jews in southwestern Poland during World War II
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Common mistakes of auschwitz pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "Ausch-witz" instead of the correct "Ausch-witz" [ˈaʊʃ.vɪts]. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The "au" in "Auschwitz" is often mispronounced as "aw" or "a," leading to "Awshwitz." The correct pronunciation is [aʊ] as in "how." Tip: Practice saying "how" to master the vowel sound.
- Silent letters: Many mistakenly pronounce the "w" in "Auschwitz," resulting in "Ausch-witz." In both US and UK English, the "w" is silent. Tip: Remember that "Auschwitz" is pronounced as [ˈaʊʃ.vɪts] without the "w."
- Ending sound error: Some learners may say "Auschwitz" with a hard "t" at the end, sounding like "Auschwit." The correct pronunciation includes a softer ending, [ˈaʊʃ.vɪts]. Tip: Practice saying "fits" to get the ending right.
- Mispronouncing "sch": The "sch" in "Auschwitz" is often pronounced as "sh" instead of the correct [ʃ]. This leads to errors like "Aushwitz." Tip: Think of the "sh" sound in "shoe" to accurately pronounce "sch."