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lena
Definition:
(nou) a Russian river in Siberia; flows northward into the Laptev Sea
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Common mistakes of lena pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "le-NA" /ləˈneɪ.nə/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as in "LE-na" /ˈleɪ.nə/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "lena" with a short "e" sound, resulting in "len-a" /ˈlɛn.ə/. This alters the intended pronunciation. Tip: Use a long "e" sound, as in "LE-na" /ˈleɪ.nə/.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some people mistakenly pronounce "lena" as "leena" /ˈliː.nə/, adding an unnecessary vowel sound. Tip: Stick to the two-syllable pronunciation: "LE-na" /ˈleɪ.nə/.
- Confusing with similar names: Learners may confuse "lena" with "lina" /ˈliː.nə/, which has a different vowel sound. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Focus on the "e" in "lena" /ˈleɪ.nə/ to distinguish it clearly.
- Omitting the final "a": Some speakers drop the final "a," saying "len" /lɛn/. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always pronounce the final "a" clearly, as in "LE-na" /ˈleɪ.nə/.