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caribbean
Definition:
(nou) an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between North and South America; the origin of the Gulf stream (nou) region including the Caribbean Islands
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Common mistakes of caribbean pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "Ca-rib-e-an" instead of "Car-ib-be-an". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, noted as /kəˈrɪb.i.ən/ in US English and /ˌkær.ɪˈbɪ.ən/ in UK English.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to pronounce "Caribbean" as "Carib-bean" or "Carib-ian". Tip: Ensure you include all syllables; the correct pronunciation is /kəˈrɪb.i.ən/ (US) and /ˌkær.ɪˈbɪ.ən/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first vowel in "Caribbean" as "a" instead of the schwa sound. Tip: The first syllable sounds like "kuh", not "car". Focus on the schwa /ə/ for clarity.
- Blending syllables: Avoid blending the syllables together too much, which can lead to a slurred pronunciation. Tip: Clearly articulate each syllable: "Car-ib-be-an" rather than rushing through them.
- Confusing with "carib": Some people confuse "Caribbean" with "Carib", leading to an incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "Caribbean" has more syllables and a distinct pronunciation, /kəˈrɪb.i.ən/ (US) and /ˌkær.ɪˈbɪ.ən/ (UK).