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belgrade
Definition:
(nou) capital and largest city of Serbia and Montenegro; situated on the Danube
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Common mistakes of belgrade pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "bel-GRADE" instead of the correct "BEL-grade" (/ˈbɛlɡreɪd/). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "bəl-grade" with a schwa sound instead of the clear "ɛ" as in "bed." Tip: Practice saying "bel" as in "bell" to get it right.
- Mispronouncing the final consonant: A common mistake is to drop the "d" sound at the end, saying "bel-gra" instead of "bel-grade." Tip: Ensure to clearly articulate the "d" to maintain the integrity of the word.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some learners might pronounce the "g" too strongly, leading to "bel-GRADE" with a hard "g" sound. Tip: Keep the "g" soft and smooth, blending it with the following "r" sound.
- Ignoring the silent "e": In some cases, learners forget that the "e" at the end is silent, leading to unnecessary elongation of the vowel sound, as in "bel-grayed." Tip: Remember that the "e" does not affect the pronunciation; focus on the "grade" part instead.