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chongqing
Definition:
(nou) a city in south-central China on the Chang Jiang; a commercial center for western China
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Common mistakes of chongqing pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Chong-'qing". The correct pronunciation places primary stress on the first syllable: ˈtʃɔːŋˌtʃɪŋ. Tip: Focus on saying "Chong" louder than "qing".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "Chongqing" with a short "o" as in "hot". The correct sound is a long "o" as in "long" (ˈtʃɔːŋ). Tip: Practice elongating the "o" sound to match the correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing "q": Learners sometimes pronounce "qing" as "queen". The "q" in "Chongqing" is softer, pronounced as "ch" (ˈtʃɪŋ). Tip: Think of "Ching" instead of "Queen" to get the right sound.
- Ignoring the "ng" ending: Some may drop the "ng" sound at the end, saying "Chongki". The correct pronunciation includes the nasal "ng" sound: ˈtʃɔːŋˌtʃɪŋ. Tip: Practice saying "sing" to get comfortable with the "ng" sound.
- Mispronouncing "ch": A common mistake is pronouncing "Chongqing" with a hard "k" sound, saying "Kongqing". The "Ch" should be pronounced as "ch" (ˈtʃɔːŋ). Tip: Remember that "Ch" sounds like "ch" in "chocolate".