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lanai
Definition:
(nou) an island of central Hawaii; a pineapple-growing area (nou) a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room
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Other features of the style include many windows and an enclosed lanai.
If you want steak you can shoot your own Elk or hitetail right off the lanai.
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Common mistakes of lanai pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "lanai" (/ləˈnaɪ/). This leads to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember to emphasize the last syllable instead.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "lanai" with an "a" sound like in "cat," leading to /lænˈaɪ/. This is not accurate. Tip: Use the long "a" sound as in "fly" for the second syllable.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing "lanai" as /lænəˈaɪ/, adding an unnecessary schwa sound. Tip: Focus on the two clear syllables, avoiding extra sounds.
- Confusing "ai" sounds: Some may pronounce "ai" in "lanai" like in "rain," resulting in /lænˈeɪ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Pronounce "ai" as in "my" for the correct sound.
- Omitting the final "i": A frequent error is not pronouncing the final "i," saying /ləˈnaɪ/ instead of /ləˈnaɪ/. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "i" sound at the end clearly.