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boise
Definition:
(nou) the capital and largest city of Idaho
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Common mistakes of boise pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many people pronounce "boise" with the vowel sound as in "boy," leading to "bɔɪz." Tip: Remember that the correct pronunciation uses a diphthong sound, "bɔɪs," with a soft "s" at the end.
- Ignoring the stress pattern: Some learners emphasize the second syllable, pronouncing it as "boi-ˈze." Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable: "ˈboɪs," ensuring the second syllable is less stressed.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "boise" as "boi-zee," adding an unnecessary vowel sound. Tip: Keep it simple with just one syllable: "ˈboɪs," avoiding any extra sounds.
- Confusing with similar names: Some confuse "boise" with "voice," leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Distinguish the two by practicing "boise" as "ˈboɪs," focusing on the initial consonant sound "b."
- Mispronouncing the final sound: Some say "boise" with a hard "z" sound, like "bɔɪz." Tip: Ensure the final sound is a soft "s," pronounced as "ˈboɪs," to achieve the correct pronunciation.