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geneva

Definition:

(nou) a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations (nou) gin made in the Netherlands

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Common mistakes of geneva pronunciation

Incorrect vowel sound: Many people mispronounce "geneva" by using a short "e" sound, like in "pet." The correct pronunciation is /dʒəˈniː.və/ in US English and /dʒəˈniː.və/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" sound.
Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the first syllable, saying "GE-neva." The correct stress is on the second syllable: "ge-NE-va." Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to emphasize the correct syllable.
Overemphasis on the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce the "g" too harshly, sounding like "guh." The correct pronunciation begins with a soft "j" sound: /dʒ/. Tip: Think of the "j" in "juice" to achieve the right sound.
Missing schwa sound: Some might skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "neeva." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa, making it "ne-va." Tip: Remember that unstressed syllables often contain a schwa sound.
Final "a" confusion: Learners may pronounce the final "a" as a long "a" sound, like in "day." In "geneva," it should sound like a short "uh" /ə/. Tip: Practice saying "sofa" to help with the correct ending sound.

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How do you pronounce "geneva" in English?

In English, "geneva" is pronounced as /dʒəˈniːvə/ with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable sounds like "juh," and the second syllable sounds like "nee" plus a soft "vuh."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "geneva" between American and British English?

There is no significant difference in the pronunciation of "geneva" between American and British English; both use /dʒəˈniːvə/. The stress remains on the second syllable in both accents.

What syllables are in the word "geneva"?

The word "geneva" has three syllables: "je," "ne," and "va." The primary stress is on the second syllable, "ne," making it stand out when pronounced.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "geneva"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress on the first syllable, saying "GE-neva" instead of "je-NE-va." Remember to emphasize the second syllable for correct pronunciation.