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illinois
Definition:
(nou) a midwestern state in north-central United States (nou) a member of the Algonquian people formerly of Illinois and regions to the west (nou) the Algonquian language of the Illinois and Miami
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Common mistakes of illinois pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "Il-li-NOIS" /ˌɪl.ɪˈnɔɪ/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable, as in /ˈɪl.ɪ.nɔɪ/.
- Ignoring the silent "s": Some pronounce "Illinois" as if the final "s" is voiced, saying "Illinois" /ˈɪl.ɪ.nɔɪz/. Tip: The "s" in "Illinois" is silent, so focus on the "n" sound at the end.
- Overemphasizing the "i": A common mistake is to pronounce the first syllable as "Il" with a long "I," leading to "I-lin-nois" /ˈaɪ.lɪˌnɔɪ/. Tip: Use a short "I" sound, as in /ˈɪl.ɪ.nɔɪ/.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some say "Illinois" with an incorrect vowel sound, resulting in "Il-lin-oys" /ˈɪl.ɪ.nɔɪs/. Tip: Ensure the second syllable has a clear "i" sound as in "it," not "oy."
- Confusing it with other place names: People sometimes mix up "Illinois" with "Indiana," leading to incorrect pronunciations. Tip: Familiarize yourself with "Illinois" /ˈɪl.ɪ.nɔɪ/ to avoid confusion.