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brazil
Definition:
(nou) the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter (nou) three-sided tropical American nut with white oily meat and hard brown shell
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Common mistakes of brazil pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "bra-ZIL". The correct stress is on the first syllable, /brəˈzɪl/ in US and UK. Tip: Focus on saying "BRA-zil" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "a" in "brazil" as /æ/ instead of /ə/. This leads to saying "bræzil" instead of /brəˈzɪl/. Tip: Practice the schwa sound /ə/ by saying "uh" softly.
- Overemphasizing the "z": Some speakers pronounce "brazil" with a strong "z" sound, leading to "bra-ZEEL". The correct pronunciation uses a softer "z" sound, /zɪl/. Tip: Try to blend the "z" smoothly with the following vowel.
- Adding extra syllables: Learners may mistakenly add an extra syllable, saying "bra-zil-uh". The correct pronunciation is two syllables, /brəˈzɪl/. Tip: Count the syllables on your fingers; "brazil" has just two.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "brazil" with "brazile" or "brazilian", leading to incorrect pronunciations. "Brazil" is pronounced /brəˈzɪl/. Tip: Practice saying "brazil" separately to avoid mixing it up with similar-sounding words.