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barcelona
Definition:
(nou) a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs
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Common mistakes of barcelona pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "bar-ce-LO-na" /ˌbɑr.səˈloʊ.nə/ (US) or /ˌbɑː.səˈlɪ.nə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable, "lo".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in "bar" as /æ/ instead of /ɑː/. This leads to a sound like "bær" instead of "bɑr". Tip: Focus on producing the open back vowel /ɑː/ for accuracy.
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is to pronounce "barcelona" with only three syllables, like "bar-cel-na" /ˈbɑr.sə.lə/ (US) or /ˈbɑː.sə.lə/ (UK). Tip: Ensure you articulate all four syllables clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some may pronounce the "c" as /k/ instead of /s/ in "barcelona", saying "bar-kel-o-na". Tip: Remember that in this context, "c" is pronounced as /s/, making it "bar-se-lo-na".
- Neglecting the final "a": Learners often drop the final "a", saying "barcelon" instead of "barcelona" /ˌbɑr.səˈloʊ.nə/ (US) or /ˌbɑː.səˈlɪ.nə/ (UK). Tip: Always pronounce the final vowel to maintain the word's integrity.