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hertfordshire
Definition:
(nou) a county in southern England
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Common mistakes of hertfordshire pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "her-'tford-shire." The correct stress is on the first syllable: ˈhɑrtfərdʒɪr (UK), ˈhɑrtfərdʒɪr (US). Tip: Focus on "hert" as the emphasized part.
- Ignoring the "t": Some people pronounce "hertfordshire" as "her-ford-shire," omitting the "t." This leads to an incorrect pronunciation. The correct form is ˈhɑrtfərdʒɪr (UK), ˈhɑrtfərdʒɪr (US). Tip: Always pronounce the "t" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "shire": A common mistake is pronouncing "shire" as "sheer." The correct pronunciation is "shy-er," as in ˈhɑrtfərdʒɪr. Tip: Remember that "shire" rhymes with "fire," not "sheer."
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some learners place too much emphasis on the vowels, making it sound drawn out, like "her-t-ford-shire." The smooth pronunciation is ˈhɑrtfərdʒɪr. Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp to sound more natural.
- Confusing regional accents: Learners might mimic local accents that differ from standard pronunciations, leading to variations like "harrt-ford-shire." The standardized pronunciation is ˈhɑrtfərdʒɪr (UK), ˈhɑrtfərdʒɪr (US). Tip: Stick to the standard pronunciation for clarity.