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babushka
Definition:
(nou) a woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
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Common mistakes of babushka pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ba-BUSH-ka". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈbæbʊʃkə/ (US) and /bəˈbʊʃkə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Vowel pronunciation: Some pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat", saying "cabushka". The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound like in "bat": /ˈbæbʊʃkə/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "bat" to get the right vowel sound.
- "sh" sound confusion: Learners may pronounce "sh" as "s", saying "babuska". The correct "sh" sound is /ʃ/, as in "shoe". Tip: To master the "sh" sound, try saying "shhh" quietly.
- Final "a" sound: Some people drop the final "a", saying "babushk". However, the "a" is essential, pronounced as /ə/. Tip: Always finish with a soft "a" sound to complete the word properly.
- Syllable separation: A common mistake is to overly separate the syllables, pronouncing it as "ba-bush-ka". The correct pronunciation is more fluid: /ˈbæbʊʃkə/ (US) and /bəˈbʊʃkə/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly to connect the syllables.