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danube
Definition:
(nou) the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea
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Common mistakes of danube pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "da-'nube". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdan.juːb" with the stress on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "dan" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "danube" with a short "a" sound, like "dæ" instead of the correct "æ" as in "cat". The correct sound is "ˈdan" with a long "a". Tip: Practice saying "dan" as in "dance".
- Overemphasizing the "u": A common mistake is to overpronounce the "u" in "danube", leading to "da-nuːb". The correct pronunciation is "ˈdan.juːb", where the "juː" is smooth and not separated. Tip: Say it as one fluid word.
- Confusing the ending: Some might pronounce it as "dan-yube" instead of "dan-juːb". The correct ending is "juːb" not "yube". Tip: Focus on the "ju" sound as in "juice".
- Ignoring the silent "e": In some accents, the final "e" in "danube" is mispronounced, leading to "danube" sounding like "danub". The correct pronunciation includes the "e" sound, making it "ˈdan.juːb". Tip: Always finish with the "b" sound.