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coati
Definition:
(nou) omnivorous mammal of Central America and South America
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In one place it says the coati is related to the raccoon.
The correct name for this page is ring tailed coati.
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Common mistakes of coati pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "co-A-ti" instead of the correct "CO-a-ti". Tip: Focus on placing the primary stress on the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA: /ˈkoʊ.ə.ti/ (US) or /ˈkəʊ.ə.ti/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce "coati" with an "a" sound like in "cat". This leads to saying "caw-ti" instead of the correct "co-a-ti". Tip: Ensure the vowel sound in the first syllable is pronounced like "o" in "go".
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "coati" too harshly, making it sound like "co-at-ee". Tip: The "t" should be soft and quick, blending smoothly with the following vowel sound.
- Missing the schwa: Some speakers skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "coati" as "coat-ee". Tip: Remember to include the schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable, making it "co-a-ti" with a light "uh" sound.
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners might divide "coati" incorrectly, saying "coa-ti". Tip: Keep the syllables together as "co-a-ti", with the correct IPA segmentation /ˈkoʊ.ə.ti/ (US) or /ˈkəʊ.ə.ti/ (UK) to maintain proper pronunciation.