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jordan
Definition:
(nou) a river in Palestine that empties into the Dead Sea; John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan (nou) an Arab kingdom in southwestern Asia on the Red Sea
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Common mistakes of jordan pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "jor-DAN". The correct pronunciation is "JOR-dən" in US English /ˈdʒɔrdən/ and UK English /ˈdʒɔːdən/. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper stress.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "o" as in "go", leading to "joardan". The correct vowel sound is a short "o", as in "cot". Tip: Practice saying "JOR-dən" to get the vowel right.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some may pronounce the "r" too strongly, sounding like "jor-dan". The "r" should be soft in "jordan". Tip: Relax your tongue and say "JOR-dən" smoothly to avoid overemphasis.
- Adding extra syllables: Learners sometimes add an extra vowel sound, saying "jor-dan-a". The name has only two syllables. Tip: Keep it concise: "JOR-dən" should flow without additional sounds.
- Confusing with similar names: Some confuse "jordan" with "jorden" or "jordan"s". The correct pronunciation is distinct. Tip: Remember to focus on the specific sounds in "JOR-dən" to maintain clarity.