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buchanan
Definition:
(nou) 15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
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Common mistakes of buchanan pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bu-ˈkæn-an." The correct stress is on the last syllable: "bjuˈkænən" in US and "bjuˈkɑːnən" in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the final syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "u" as "ʌ" instead of "ju." This leads to saying "bʌˈkænən" instead of the correct "bjuˈkænən" in US. Tip: Focus on the "ju" sound at the beginning.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some may pronounce "buchanan" with a hard "k" sound, resulting in "buˈkænən." The correct pronunciation softens this to "bjuˈkænən" in US. Tip: Practice a smooth transition between sounds.
- Omitting syllables: Learners sometimes drop the middle syllable, saying "bukan" instead of "buchanan." This leads to a loss of clarity in communication. Tip: Always pronounce all three syllables clearly: "bjuˈkænən."
- Confusing with similar names: People may confuse "buchanan" with similar-sounding names, leading to mispronunciations like "buˈkæn." The correct form is "bjuˈkænən" in both US and UK. Tip: Pay attention to the full name and its syllable structure.