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country
Definition:
(nou) a politically organized body of people under a single government (nou) the territory occupied by a nation (nou) the people who live in a nation or country (nou) an area outside of cities and towns (nou) a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkʌntri
Examples:
The country adopted the name of the city.
He prefers the solitude of the country to the city.
Osasco is the seventeen richest city in the country.
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Common mistakes of country pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "country" with an "ow" sound, as in "cow," instead of the correct "ʌ" sound in US /ˈkʌntri/ and UK /ˈkʌntri/. Tip: Focus on producing the short "u" sound.
- Missing the second syllable: Many people say "country" as a single syllable, omitting the "tri." This leads to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice saying both syllables clearly: "cun" and "tree."
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "coun-TRY." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "COUN-try." Tip: Emphasize "COUN" more when practicing.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some pronounce the "t" in "country" too strongly, making it sound like "cun-tree." The "t" should be softer. Tip: Practice saying "country" quickly to soften the "t" sound.
- Confusing "country" with "count": Learners sometimes confuse "country" with "count," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Country" has a distinct "ʌ" sound. Tip: Remember that "country" refers to a nation, while "count" involves numbers.