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jimenez
Definition:
(nou) Spanish lyric poet (1881-1958)
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Common mistakes of jimenez pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "jimenez" as /ˌhɪməˈnɛz/. The correct stress is on the last syllable, /ˈhɪməˌnɛz/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the last part of the word.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the "i" in "jimenez" as a long vowel, saying /dʒɪˈmɛnɛz/. The "i" should be a short vowel sound /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "hit" to get the right vowel sound.
- "j" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "j" as /dʒ/, leading to "jimenez" sounding like /dʒɪməˈnɛz/. In Spanish, it should be pronounced as /h/. Tip: Think of the "h" in "hello" for the correct sound.
- Final "z" pronunciation: Some speakers pronounce the "z" as /s/, saying "jimenez" as /hɪməˈnɛs/. In many dialects, it should be pronounced as /z/. Tip: Try saying "buzz" to practice the correct final sound.
- Syllable separation: Learners often blend the syllables, pronouncing "jimenez" as /hɪməˈnɛz/ without clear breaks. Each syllable should be distinct: /hɪ/ - /mə/ - /nɛz/. Tip: Clap for each syllable as you say the word to help with clarity.