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canyon
Definition:
(nou) a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkænjən
Examples:
In a steep canyon, the side walls of the canyon can also be undercut.
Alaska Canyon is a deeply incised canyon in the north face of Michigan Plateau.
The remainder of the canyon is private land.
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Common mistakes of canyon pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "can-YON" instead of "CAN-yon". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, pronounced as /ˈkæn.jən/ in US English and /ˈkæn.jən/ in UK English.
- Overemphasizing the "y" sound: People may pronounce "canyon" with an exaggerated "y" sound, making it sound like "can-yawn". Tip: Focus on a quick transition between syllables, keeping the "y" subtle as in /ˈkæn.jən/.
- Omitting the "n" sound: Some might drop the "n" in the second syllable, saying "can-yo" instead of "canyon". Tip: Ensure you pronounce both "n" sounds clearly, as in /ˈkæn.jən/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Learners may pronounce the first vowel as "a" like in "cat", resulting in "cat-yon". Tip: Use the short "a" sound as in /ˈkæn.jən/, not the vowel from "cat".
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "canyon" with "cannon", mistakenly pronouncing it as "CAN-non". Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds and syllable structure, ensuring it remains "CAN-yon" as pronounced /ˈkæn.jən/.