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belarusian
Definition:
(nou) the Slavic language spoken in Belarus
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All this people are pure belarusian.
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Common mistakes of belarusian pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "BEL-arusian" instead of the correct stress on the third syllable: /ˌbɛl.əˈruː.ʒən/. Tip: Focus on the "ru" syllable for proper stress.
- Vowel sounds: Some speakers pronounce "belarusian" with a short "u" sound, like "buh-luh-ROO-zhuhn". The correct pronunciation uses a long "u" as in /ˌbɛl.əˈruː.ʒən/. Tip: Practice saying "ru" with a prolonged "u" sound.
- Consonant clarity: The "zh" sound is often mispronounced as "z", leading to "belaruzian". The correct pronunciation includes the voiced "zh" sound: /ˌbɛl.əˈruː.ʒən/. Tip: Think of the "zh" as in "measure" to improve clarity.
- Syllable division: Some learners may blend syllables, saying "belarussian" instead of "belarusian". This changes the word's structure and meaning. Tip: Break it down into syllables: "bel-a-ru-sian" to maintain clarity.
- Ending sound: The final "an" can be pronounced too strongly, leading to "belarusian" with emphasis on the last syllable. The correct pronunciation is /ˌbɛl.əˈruː.ʒən/, with a softer ending. Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.