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czechoslovakia
Definition:
(nou) a former republic in central Europe; divided into Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993
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Common mistakes of czechoslovakia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the wrong syllable in "czechoslovakia". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌtʃɛk.oʊ.sləˈvɑː.kɪ.ə/ (US) and /ˌtʃɛk.ə.sləˈvæ.kɪ.ə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "va" syllable for proper emphasis.
- Overemphasizing "czech": Some people overemphasize the "czech" part, pronouncing it as /ˈtʃɛk/ instead of /ˌtʃɛk.oʊ/ (US) or /ˌtʃɛk.ə/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "czechoslovakia" has more syllables, so keep "czech" softer.
- Ignoring the "o" vowel: Learners often skip the "o" in the second syllable, leading to mispronunciation. The correct second syllable is /oʊ/ (US) or /ə/ (UK). Tip: Pronounce every vowel clearly to maintain the word's rhythm.
- Mispronouncing "v": Some may confuse the "v" sound in "czechoslovakia", pronouncing it as "b". The correct sound is /v/, as in "victory". Tip: Practice saying words with "v" to strengthen your pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "ia" ending is often mispronounced, leading to confusion. It should be pronounced as /ɪə/ (US) or /ɪə/ (UK), not /aɪ/. Tip: Break the word down into syllables to master the final sounds.