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hungary
Definition:
(nou) a republic in central Europe
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Common mistakes of hungary pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "hungary" as /ˈhʌŋ.gə.ri/. Tip: The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈhʌŋ.gər.i/ in US English and /ˈhʌŋ.ɡər.i/ in UK English.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "hungary" with a long "u" sound, like /huːŋ.ɡə.ri/. Tip: Remember that the vowel in the first syllable is a short "u" sound, /ʌ/, as in "cup."
- Incorrect "g" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "g" in "hungary" as /dʒ/, resulting in /ˈhʌŋ.dʒə.ri/. Tip: The "g" should be a hard sound, /g/, as in "go."
- Overemphasizing the final "y": Some learners may overly stress the last syllable, saying /ˈhʌŋ.gə.riː/. Tip: The final "y" should be pronounced softly, as /i/, without extra emphasis.
- Dropping syllables: A frequent error is omitting the "g" sound, leading to /ˈhʌn.ri/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, keeping the "g" sound intact for clarity.