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ceylon
Definition:
(nou) an island in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of India (nou) a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948
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Common mistakes of ceylon pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "cey-LOHN". The correct pronunciation is "ˈseɪ.lɒn" in UK English and "ˈseɪ.lɑn" in US English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the first vowel as "e" instead of "ay". This leads to "seh-lon" rather than the correct "seylon". Tip: Practice saying "say" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "l": A common mistake is to overly stress the "l" in "ceylon", making it sound like "sail-lon". The correct pronunciation is smoother, with a lighter "l" sound. Tip: Say "seylon" quickly to maintain fluidity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "ceylon" with "salon" or "cylon". This can lead to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "ceylon" starts with "s" and has a long "ay" sound.
- Skipping the "n" sound: Some might drop the final "n", saying "ceylo". This changes the word entirely. The correct form is "ˈseɪ.lɒn" in UK and "ˈseɪ.lɑn" in US. Tip: Always pronounce the ending "n" clearly to avoid confusion.