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laos
Definition:
(nou) a mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia; achieved independence from France in 1949
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Common mistakes of laos pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "la-OS." The correct pronunciation is with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈlaʊs/ in US and /ˈlɑː.ɒs/ in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "laos" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat." The correct sound is a diphthong /aʊ/ in US and a long "ah" sound /ɑː/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying "how" to get the right vowel sound.
- Adding extra syllables: It's common to hear "laos" pronounced with three syllables, like "la-a-os." The word should be pronounced with only one syllable: /ˈlaʊs/ in US and /ˈlɑː.ɒs/ in UK. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly.
- Mispronouncing the final sound: Some might say "laos" with a soft "s" sound, similar to "z." The correct ending is a clear "s" sound: /s/ in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Practice by saying "s" in "snake" to get the right sound.
- Incorrect regional pronunciation: People sometimes confuse "laos" with similar-sounding words, mispronouncing it based on their own dialects. The correct pronunciation is /ˈlaʊs/ in US and /ˈlɑː.ɒs/ in UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the correct sound.