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glasgow
Definition:
(nou) largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world
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Common mistakes of glasgow pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "glas-GO." The correct pronunciation is "ˈɡlæs.ɡoʊ" in US English and "ˈɡlæs.ɡəʊ" in UK English. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable.
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "glasgow" with an overly pronounced "a," leading to "glaz-gow." The correct vowel sound is a short "a" as in "cat." Tip: Practice the "æ" sound to improve accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "g": A common mistake is pronouncing both "g" sounds clearly, resulting in "gla-s-gow." The first "g" should be soft, as in "go." Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly.
- Confusing the ending: Some might say "glas-gow" with a hard "w" sound, making it sound like "glaz-gow." The correct pronunciation has a softer ending, as in "go." Tip: Listen to native speakers for proper intonation.
- Skipping the second syllable: A frequent error is dropping the second syllable, saying "glas" instead of "glasgow." This leads to a misunderstanding of the word. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly to convey the full name.