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italy
Definition:
(nou) a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
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Common mistakes of italy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "i-TA-ly" instead of the correct "IT-a-ly" (ˈɪt.əl.i). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Overpronouncing vowels: Some learners tend to elongate the "a" sound, resulting in "i-tah-ly." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound, making it "IT-ə-ly" (ˈɪt.ə.li) in UK English. Tip: Keep the vowels short and crisp.
- Ignoring the "t" sound: A common mistake is to soften the "t," leading to a pronunciation like "i-uh-ly." The "t" should be clearly pronounced as in "top." Tip: Make sure to articulate the "t" distinctly.
- Confusing with "italy": Some may mistakenly pronounce "italy" as "italy" (ˈɪt.ə.li) and confuse it with "italy" (ˈɪt.əl.i). Both have different vowel sounds. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds in each syllable to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect regional variations: Learners often pronounce "italy" differently based on regional accents, leading to variations like "eye-tuh-lee." The standard is "IT-a-ly" (ˈɪt.əl.i) for US and "IT-ə-ly" (ˈɪt.ə.li) for UK. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the standard pronunciation for clarity.