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australian
Definition:
(nou) a native or inhabitant of Australia (nou) the Austronesian languages spoken by Australian aborigines
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Common mistakes of australian pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "australian" by using an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /ɔː/ instead of the correct /ɑː/. Tip: Focus on starting with the "a" as in "father".
- Missing schwa sound: Some learners skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈɔːstreɪl.jən/ instead of /ə/. Tip: Remember to include the unstressed "a" to sound natural.
- Stress placement: A common error is misplacing the stress, saying "australian" with stress on the second syllable, like /əˈstreɪl.jən/. Tip: Keep the primary stress on the first syllable: /ˈɔː/ as in "law".
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some speakers may overemphasize the "t" sound, pronouncing it too hard, resulting in /ˈɔːs.treɪl.jən/. Tip: Soften the "t" to blend smoothly with the following sounds.
- Confusion with similar words: Learners might confuse "australian" with "australia," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "australian" has an additional syllable and ends with /jən/.