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iguana
Definition:
(nou) large herbivorous tropical American arboreal lizards with a spiny crest along the back; used as human food in Central America and South America
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Common mistakes of iguana pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "i-GU-an-a" instead of the correct "i-GWAN-a" (/ɪˈɡwɑː.nə/ in US, /ɪˈɡwɑː.nə/ in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "GWA" syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "i" as in "bit" instead of the correct "ee" sound as in "see" (/ɪ/ vs. /iː/). Tip: Practice saying "ee" before the "GWA" to get the right sound.
- Final "a" mispronunciation: Learners often pronounce the final "a" as "uh" instead of the correct "ah" sound. The proper pronunciation is /ˈɪɡwɑː.nə/. Tip: Think of the "a" as in "father" for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing "g": Some speakers may pronounce the "g" too harshly, making it sound like "guh" instead of the softer "gw" sound. Tip: Focus on blending the "g" with the "w" smoothly.
- Incorrect syllable division: A common mistake is to break the word into four syllables, like "i-gu-an-a," rather than the correct three: "i-gwa-na." Tip: Practice saying it in one fluid motion to maintain the correct rhythm.