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cartagena
Definition:
(nou) a port in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean (nou) a port city in northwestern Colombia on the Caribbean
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Common mistakes of cartagena pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many pronounce "cartagena" with the stress on the wrong syllable, saying /ˌkɑːrtəˈheɪnə/ instead of /ˌkɑːrtəˈdʒeɪnə/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the fourth syllable "je".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some speakers may incorrectly pronounce the "a" in "cartagena" as /æ/ instead of the correct /ɑː/. Tip: Focus on using the open back vowel sound for the "a" to achieve accuracy.
- Overemphasizing consonants: People sometimes over-pronounce the "t" in "cartagena," leading to a hard, clipped sound. Tip: Soften the "t" slightly to sound more natural, aiming for /ˌkɑːrtəˈdʒeɪnə/.
- Ignoring the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce "cartagena" as if it has a silent "g," saying /ˌkɑːrtəˈheɪnə/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "g" as /dʒ/ to maintain the correct flow of the word.
- Mispronouncing "ena": Many learners say "ena" as /ˈiːnə/ instead of /ˈeɪnə/. Tip: Use the diphthong /eɪ/ for the second syllable to align with standard pronunciation.