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iceland
Definition:
(nou) an island republic on the island of Iceland; became independent of Denmark in 1944 (nou) a volcanic island in the North Atlantic near the Arctic Circle
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Common mistakes of iceland pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "iceland" with a short "i" sound, as in "hit" /hɪt/. This is incorrect; the correct pronunciation starts with a long "i" sound /ˈaɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "eye" before "iceland."
- Misplacing stress: People sometimes stress the second syllable, saying "ice-LAND" instead of the correct "ICE-land" /ˈaɪs.lænd/. This can change the clarity of the word. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when saying "iceland."
- Overemphasizing "c": Some may pronounce "iceland" with a hard "c" sound, saying "iss-land." This is not accurate, as the "c" is soft and blends with the "e." Tip: Focus on the "ice" sound /aɪs/ to avoid this mistake.
- Omitting the "d": A common error is dropping the final "d," resulting in "ice-lan." This makes the word incomplete and unclear. Tip: Always finish with the "d" sound /d/ to pronounce "iceland" correctly.
- Confusing "land" pronunciation: Some might say "land" with a short "a" sound, similar to "cat." The correct pronunciation uses a more open "a," as in "hand" /hænd/. Tip: Practice the "and" part to ensure clarity in "iceland."