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connecticut
Definition:
(nou) a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies (nou) a river in the northeastern United States; flows south from northern New Hampshire along the border between New Hampshire and Vermont and through Massachusetts and Connecticut where it empties into Long Island Sound (nou) one of the British colonies that formed the United States
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Common mistakes of connecticut pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Con-NEC-ti-cut" instead of the correct "Con-NEC-ti-cut" (/kəˈnɛtɪkət/ in US and UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some people pronounce the "t" in "Connecticut" too strongly, making it sound like "Con-nect-i-cut." The correct pronunciation is softer, as in /kəˈnɛtɪkət/. Tip: Keep the "t" light to maintain the flow of the word.
- Dropping the vowel sound: It's common to hear "Connecticut" pronounced without the schwa sound in the first syllable, leading to "CNECT-icut." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa, /kəˈnɛtɪkət/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the first syllable clearly with a soft "uh" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might say "Connecticut" with a long "e" sound, resulting in "Con-NEEK-ti-cut." The correct vowel is a short "e," as in /kəˈnɛtɪkət/. Tip: Focus on a short "e" in the second syllable for accuracy.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners sometimes say "Connecti-cut" without the final "t" sound, leading to "Con-NEC-i-cuh." The correct pronunciation includes the "t," /kəˈnɛtɪkət/. Tip: Always finish with a clear "t" to complete the word properly.