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ethiopia
Definition:
(nou) Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
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Common mistakes of ethiopia pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "e-thi-O-pia." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/ (US), /ˌiːθiˈəʊpiə/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "o" in the third syllable to emphasize it correctly.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "ethiopia" with a short "i" in the second syllable, sounding like "e-thi-OP-ia." The correct pronunciation has a long "i": /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/ (US), /ˌiːθiˈəʊpiə/ (UK). Tip: Practice elongating the "i" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Schwa sound: Learners often overlook the schwa sound in the last syllable, pronouncing it as "e-thi-OP-ee-ah." The correct sound is a relaxed "a": /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/ (US), /ˌiːθiˈəʊpiə/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the final syllable is softer and less emphasized.
- Consonant clarity: Some speakers may slur the "t" in "ethiopia," resulting in "ehiopia." The "t" should be clearly articulated as /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/ (US), /ˌiːθiˈəʊpiə/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "et" distinctly to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is miscounting the syllables, pronouncing it as having four syllables: "e-thi-o-pia." The correct syllable count is three: /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/ (US), /ˌiːθiˈəʊpiə/ (UK). Tip: Break it down into three parts to reinforce the correct syllable structure.