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autochthonous
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The Triestin is considered autochthonous of the area.
The word autochthonous is the adjectival form.
This is not the same as believing them to be autochthonous.
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Common mistakes of autochthonous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "au-TOCK-thon-ous". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌɔː.təˈkθɒn.əs/ (UK) and /ˌɔː.təˈkθɑː.nəs/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "kth" sound in the third syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "au" as "aw" instead of the correct "aw" as in "law". The first syllable should be pronounced /ɔː/ (UK) or /ɔː/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "law" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is to omit the second syllable, pronouncing it as "AUTH-kthonous". The word has four syllables: /ˌɔː.təˈkθɒn.əs/ (UK) and /ˌɔː.təˈkθɑː.nəs/ (US). Tip: Break it down into syllables: "au-toch-tho-nous".
- Incorrect "th" sound: Some people mispronounce the "th" in "autochthonous" as /θ/ (like in "think") instead of /ð/ (like in "this"). The correct pronunciation is /ˈkθɒn/ (UK) and /ˈkθɑːn/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "this" to get the right "th" sound.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some may overemphasize the consonants, making it sound choppy. The correct pronunciation should flow smoothly: /ˌɔː.təˈkθɒn.əs/ (UK) and /ˌɔː.təˈkθɑː.nəs/ (US). Tip: Say it slowly at first, then gradually increase your speed for fluency.