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lafayette
Definition:
(nou) French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834) (nou) a town in south central Louisiana; settled by Acadians (nou) a university town in west central Indiana on the Wabash River
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Common mistakes of lafayette pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people emphasize the wrong syllable in "lafayette". The correct pronunciation is /ˌlɑː.fəˈjɛt/ in US English and /ˌlæf.ɪˈɛt/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on stressing the last syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "f" sound: Some learners may confuse the "f" in "lafayette" with a "v" sound. The correct sound is /f/. Tip: Practice saying words like "fish" to reinforce the "f" pronunciation.
- Omitting the final "t": A common mistake is dropping the final "t" sound, leading to an incomplete pronunciation. The "t" should be pronounced clearly as /t/. Tip: Say "cat" and "hat" to help remember to pronounce the "t".
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Some might place too much emphasis on the "la" in "lafayette". This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the first syllable light and focus on the stress in the latter part.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel sounds in "lafayette" can be tricky, especially the "a" and "e". In US English, the "a" is pronounced as /ɑː/, while in UK English, it's /æ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish these sounds.