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copenhagen
Definition:
(nou) the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
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Common mistakes of copenhagen pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people mispronounce "copenhagen" by using the wrong vowel sounds, such as saying /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ in US English instead of /ˈkəʊpənˌheɪɡən/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "o" as /əʊ/ in UK or /oʊ/ in US.
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "CO-pen-hagen" instead of "co-PEN-hagen." The correct stress is on the second syllable. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "PEN" to master the stress pattern.
- Silent letters: A common mistake is to pronounce the "h" in "copenhagen," leading to "coh-pen-hagen." The "h" is silent. Tip: Remember that "h" is not pronounced, so say it as "co-pen-hagen."
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers may overemphasize the last syllable, saying "copenhag-EN" instead of the correct "copenhag-ən." The last syllable should be softer. Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.
- Mispronouncing the "g": Learners might pronounce the "g" in "copenhagen" as a hard "g," resulting in "copen-HAG-en." The correct pronunciation is with a soft "g" sound. Tip: Say the "g" like in "singer," to get it right.