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croatian
Definition:
(nou) a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia
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Common mistakes of croatian pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cro-A-tian" instead of the correct "CRO-a-tian" (ˈkroʊ.eɪ.ʃən in US, ˈkrəʊ.eɪ.ʃən in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "croatian" with an unclear "o" sound, leading to "craw-tian." The correct vowel sound is a long "o" as in "go." Tip: Practice saying "CRO" with a clear, elongated "o" sound.
- Mispronouncing "t": A common mistake is to soften the "t" in "croatian," saying "cro-aysh-uhn" instead of the crisp "t" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Missing the "a" sound: Some speakers may skip the "a" in the second syllable, resulting in "cro-shun." The correct pronunciation includes a distinct "a" sound as in "cat." Tip: Emphasize the "a" to avoid blending it into the preceding sounds.
- Overlooking the "ian" ending: Learners might pronounce "croatian" as "croat," omitting the "ian" ending. The full pronunciation is "CRO-a-tian." Tip: Always finish with the "ian" to convey the word's complete form.