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jamaica
Definition:
(nou) a country on the island of Jamaica; became independent of England in 1962; much poverty; the major industry is tourism (nou) an island in the West Indies to the south of Cuba and to the west of Haiti
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Common mistakes of jamaica pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ja-MAI-ca" instead of the correct "ja-MA-ica" (/dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ in US and /dʒəˈmaɪ.kə/ in UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the third syllable to sound more natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "jamaica" with a short "a" sound, saying "juh-MAY-ka." The correct pronunciation features a long "a" as in "bay." Tip: Practice saying "may" to help with the vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "j": A common mistake is to pronounce "jamaica" with a strong "j" sound, making it sound like "juh-MAY-ka." The "j" should be soft. Tip: Keep the "j" light and blend it smoothly into the first syllable.
- Omitting the final "a": Some people drop the last "a," saying "jamaic" instead of "jamaica" (/dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ in US and /dʒəˈmaɪ.kə/ in UK). Tip: Always finish with the "a" to ensure clarity in pronunciation.
- Mixing up the "k" sound: Learners sometimes confuse the "k" in "jamaica" with a "g" sound, saying "juh-MAY-guh." The correct sound is a clear "k." Tip: Practice with words like "cat" or "kite" to reinforce the "k" sound.