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cotopaxi
Definition:
(nou) the world's largest active volcano; located in the Andes in north central Ecuador
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Common mistakes of cotopaxi pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "cot-o-ˈpax-i". This is incorrect. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌkɒt.əˈpæk.si" (UK) and "ˌkoʊ.təˈpæk.si" (US). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "pax" syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "cotopaxi" with an "o" sound as in "hot" instead of the correct "o" as in "cot". The accurate pronunciation is "ˌkɒt.əˈpæk.si" (UK) and "ˌkoʊ.təˈpæk.si" (US). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference.
- Incorrect syllable division: A common mistake is dividing the word into too many syllables, like "co-to-pax-i". The proper division is three syllables: "ˌkɒt.əˈpæk.si" (UK) and "ˌkoʊ.təˈpæk.si" (US). Tip: Break the word down into three clear parts.
- Ignoring the "x": Some learners may pronounce "cotopaxi" without clearly articulating the "x", leading to "cot-o-pah-see". The "x" should sound like "k" in this context. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "x" as "k" for clarity.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some may add extra vowel sounds, saying "cot-o-pax-ee". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation has a clear "i" sound at the end: "ˌkɒt.əˈpæk.si" (UK) and "ˌkoʊ.təˈpæk.si" (US). Tip: Focus on keeping the final syllable short and crisp.