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cairo
Definition:
(nou) a town at the southern tip of Illinois at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers (nou) the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa; a major port just to the south of the Nile delta; formerly the home of the Pharaohs
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Common mistakes of cairo pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Cairo" as /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/ (US) and /ˈkaɪ.rəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "Cai" part more than "ro."
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "Cairo" with a short "a" sound, saying it like "cat." The correct pronunciation uses a long "i" sound: /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/ (US) and /ˈkaɪ.rəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "high" to get the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect ending sound: Learners sometimes pronounce "Cairo" with a clear "t" at the end, saying it as "Cairot." The correct ending is an "o" sound: /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/ (US) and /ˈkaɪ.rəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on a smooth transition from "ro" without adding extra consonants.
- Omitting the second syllable: Some people say "Cairo" as a single syllable, like "Cair." The correct pronunciation has two syllables: /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/ (US) and /ˈkaɪ.rəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Practice breaking it into two parts: "Cai" and "ro."
- Mispronouncing "cairo" as "kairo": This common mistake involves replacing the "C" with a "K" sound, leading to confusion. The correct pronunciation starts with a "C" sound: /ˈkaɪ.roʊ/ (US) and /ˈkaɪ.rəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "C" in "Cairo" sounds like "s" before "i."