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italian
Definition:
(nou) a native or inhabitant of Italy (nou) the Romance language spoken in Italy
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪˈtæljən
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Common mistakes of italian pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "i-ˈtæl-jən" instead of the correct "ˈɪtæl.jən". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "ˈɪ" for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the "i" in "Italian" as "ee", leading to "ee-ˈtæl-jən". The correct sound is a short "i" as in "it" /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "it" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasis on "t": Learners often over-pronounce the "t", making it sound like "t" in "top", leading to "i-ˈtæl-jan". The "t" should be softer, like in "butter" /t/. Tip: Try saying "butter" to soften your "t".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may extend the "a" sound, saying "i-ˈtall-jan". The "a" should be short, pronounced as /æ/. Tip: Use the sound in "cat" to get the right length for the "a".
- Missing schwa sound: A common mistake is omitting the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "i-ˈtæl-jən" instead of "i-ˈtæl.jən". Tip: Practice with words like "sofa" to recognize the schwa sound in unstressed syllables.