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bengali
Definition:
(nou) a member of a people living in Bangladesh and West Bengal (mainly Hindus) (nou) an ethnic group speaking Bengali and living in Bangladesh and eastern India (nou) a Magadhan language spoken by the Bengali people; the official language of Bangladesh and Bengal
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Common mistakes of bengali pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /bɛnˈɡɑːli/ instead of the correct /ˈbɛnɡɑːli/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "ben" when pronouncing "bengali."
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers pronounce the "e" in "bengali" as a long "ee" sound, leading to /ˈbɛŋɡɑːli/. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound as in "bed" for accurate pronunciation.
- Nasal sound omission: Learners often skip the nasal sound in the "ng" combination, pronouncing it as /bɛŋˈɡɑːli/ instead of /ˈbɛnɡɑːli/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "ng" clearly to maintain the correct sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some tend to elongate the "a" in "bengali," resulting in /bɛnˈɡeɪli/. Tip: Use a short "a" as in "father" to ensure proper pronunciation of "bengali."
- Final "i" sound: Learners may pronounce the final "i" as a long "ee" sound, saying /bɛnˈɡɑːliː/. Tip: Keep the final "i" short and crisp, similar to the "i" in "bit."