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macedonia
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(nou) landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula; achieved independence from Yugoslavia in 1991 (nou) the ancient kingdom of Philip II and Alexander the Great in the southeastern Balkans that is now divided among modern Macedonia and Greece and Bulgaria
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Common mistakes of macedonia pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "mac-e-DOH-nia" instead of "mac-e-DOH-nia" (ˌmæs.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə in US, ˌmæs.ɪˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə in UK). Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the "do" syllable.
- Vowel pronunciation: Some learners pronounce the "a" in "macedonia" as "ah" instead of the correct short "a" sound. This leads to saying "mah-cedonia" instead of "macedonia" (ˌmæs.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə in US, ˌmæs.ɪˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə in UK). Tip: Focus on keeping the "a" short, as in "cat."
- Ending sound confusion: A common mistake is to mispronounce the ending, saying "macedoniya" with an extra "ya" sound. The correct pronunciation is "macedonia" (ˌmæs.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə in US, ˌmæs.ɪˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə in UK). Tip: Ensure the last syllable sounds like "nia," not "niya."
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some speakers overemphasize the "c" in "macedonia," making it sound like "ma-CEH-donia." The correct pronunciation is "macedonia" (ˌmæs.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə in US, ˌmæs.ɪˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə in UK). Tip: Keep the "c" soft, blending it smoothly with the "e."
- Incorrect syllable division: Learners sometimes divide the syllables incorrectly, saying "ma-ce-do-nia." The correct division is "mac-e-do-nia" (ˌmæs.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə in US, ˌmæs.ɪˈdəʊ.nɪ.ə in UK). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to master the correct syllable flow.