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korea
Definition:
(nou) an Asian peninsula (off Manchuria) separating the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan; the Korean name is Dae-Han-Min-Gook or Han-Gook
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Common mistakes of korea pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "korea" as /kəˈriːə/ instead of the correct /kəˈrɪə/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the second syllable.
- Stress misplacement: Some people place stress on the second syllable, saying "ko-RE-a". The correct stress is on the last syllable, "ko-RE-a". Tip: Practice saying "korea" with emphasis on "RE".
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers pronounce "korea" with a strong "r" sound, making it sound like /kəˈrɛə/. The correct pronunciation uses a softer "r" sound. Tip: Relax your tongue while pronouncing the "r".
- Dropping the final vowel: A common mistake is to pronounce "korea" as /kəˈriː/ without the final vowel. This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. Tip: Always include the final "a" sound clearly in your speech.
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: Some may say "korea" starting with a softer "c" sound, like /səˈriːə/. The correct initial sound is a hard "k". Tip: Practice saying "k" clearly at the beginning of "korea".