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georgia
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(nou) a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War (nou) one of the British colonies that formed the United States (nou) a republic in Asia Minor on the Black Sea separated from Russia by the Caucasus mountains; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991
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Common mistakes of georgia pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "geor-'gia" instead of the correct "'geor-gia". Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: The "g" in "georgia" can be mispronounced as a hard "g" sound, leading to "g" as in "go". The correct pronunciation is with a soft "g", sounding like "j". Tip: Practice saying "j" as in "jump" to get it right.
- Missing schwa sound: Many speakers skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, making it sound like "george" instead of "geor-'gia". Tip: Remember to pronounce the second syllable lightly as "gə" to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may pronounce the "o" in "georgia" too short, making it sound like "gor-'gia". The correct pronunciation has a longer "o" sound, as in "bore". Tip: Stretch the vowel slightly for a more accurate sound.
- Regional accent influence: In some regions, "georgia" may be pronounced with a strong accent, altering the sounds. This can lead to variations that differ from standard pronunciation. Tip: Listen to native speakers to adapt your pronunciation.