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canada
Definition:
(nou) a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
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Common mistakes of canada pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ca-NA-da" instead of the correct "CAN-a-da" (/ˈkæn.ə.də/ for US and /ˈkæn.ə.də/ for UK). Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce the first vowel, saying "can" like "con" (/kɒn/) instead of the correct "can" (/kæn/). Tip: Practice the short "a" sound, as in "cat," to ensure clarity.
- Syllable reduction: A common mistake is to pronounce all syllables clearly, leading to "CAN-uh-DAH." The correct pronunciation has a reduced vowel in the second syllable: "CAN-a-da" (/ˈkæn.ə.də/). Tip: Use a softer "a" sound in the second syllable.
- Ending sound confusion: Some learners pronounce the last syllable as "da" (/dɑː/) instead of the correct "da" (/də/). Tip: Remember that the final syllable should be a quick, unstressed sound.
- Regional variations: People may confuse the pronunciation depending on regional accents, leading to variations like "CANA-da" with a long "a." Tip: Familiarize yourself with both US and UK pronunciations to avoid confusion.