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croatia
Definition:
(nou) a republic in the western Balkans in south-central Europe in the eastern Adriatic coastal area; formerly part of the Habsburg monarchy and Yugoslavia; became independent in 1991
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Common mistakes of croatia pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cro-A-tia" instead of the correct "CRO-a-tia" (ˈkroʊ.eɪ.ʃə) in US English and "krəʊˈeɪ.ʃə" in UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the "o" in "croatia" as a short vowel, saying "cruh-atia." The correct pronunciation features a long "o" sound in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice saying "CRO" as in "crow" to get the vowel right.
- "t" pronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "croatia" too softly, resulting in "cro-asia." The "t" should be clear and pronounced as /t/ in both variants. Tip: Focus on making the "t" sound crisp and distinct.
- Syllable division: Some learners incorrectly divide the syllables as "c-ro-at-ia," making it sound choppy. The correct division is "CRO-a-tia" with three smooth syllables. Tip: Say the word slowly at first, connecting the syllables smoothly.
- Final "a" sound: Mispronouncing the final "a" as a schwa sound (ə) leads to "cro-AY-zhuh." The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "a" sound, as in "CRO-a-tia" (ˈkroʊ.eɪ.ʃə) in US English and "krəʊˈeɪ.ʃə" in UK English. Tip: Emphasize the "a" to ensure clarity.