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dublin
Definition:
(nou) capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
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Common mistakes of dublin pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable as "du-BLIN" instead of the correct first syllable "DUB-lin" (/ˈdʌb.lɪn/ for US and UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "DUB" for proper pronunciation.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: The "u" in "dublin" is often mispronounced as "oo" or "yoo". The correct sound is a short "u" as in "cup" (/ʌ/). Tip: Practice saying "cup" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some speakers pronounce "dublin" with a heavy "l" sound, making it sound like "dublin" instead of the lighter "l" in "dublin" (/l/). Tip: Keep the "l" soft and quick to avoid overemphasis.
- Confusing the ending: The last syllable is often mispronounced as "line" instead of the correct "lin" (/lɪn/). Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound, similar to "pin", to ensure clarity.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people mistakenly pronounce "dublin" as if it has three syllables, saying "du-bli-n" instead of the correct two syllables. Tip: Practice saying it as two clear parts: "DUB-lin".