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january
Definition:
(nou) the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒænjʊri
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Common mistakes of january pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "jan-UARY" /ˈdʒæn.juˌɛr.i/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "JAN-uary" /ˈdʒæn.juˌɛr.i/. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Dropping the middle vowel: Some might say "jan-ary" /ˈdʒæn.ɛr.i/, omitting the "u". This can confuse listeners. The full pronunciation includes all vowels: "jan-uary" /ˈdʒæn.juˌɛr.i/. Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to include every vowel.
- Confusing the vowel sounds: The "u" in "january" is often mispronounced. Some say "jan-uary" /ˈdʒæn.juˌɛr.i/ with a short "u" sound. The correct sound is more like "yoo". Tip: Focus on the "yoo" sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Some speakers stress the last syllable, saying "janu-ARY" /ˈdʒæn.juˌɛr.i/. This is incorrect; the last syllable should be less stressed. Tip: Keep the last syllable lighter to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Ignoring the "r" sound: A common mistake is to soften the "r" in "january", resulting in "jan-u-ary" /ˈdʒæn.juˌɛr.i/. The "r" should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" for better pronunciation.