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massachusetts
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(nou) a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies (nou) a member of the Algonquian people who formerly lived around Massachusetts Bay (nou) one of the British colonies that formed the United States (nou) the Algonquian language of the Massachuset
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Common mistakes of massachusetts pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable in "Massachusetts" as /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/. The correct primary stress is on the third syllable: /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "chu" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some might pronounce "Massachusetts" with a strong "t" sound, like /mæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/. However, the "t" is more subtle, almost blending with the following vowel. Tip: Practice softening the "t" to sound more natural.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Learners often skip the schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable, leading to a flat pronunciation: /mæsˈtʃuːsɪts/. The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/. Tip: Remember that the schwa is a quick, relaxed sound.
- Mispronouncing the "s" sounds: Some may pronounce "Massachusetts" with a hard "s" sound, like /mæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/. The correct pronunciation uses a soft "s" in the second syllable: /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/. Tip: Listen for the softer "s" in recordings to master this.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might confuse the vowel sounds in "Massachusetts," pronouncing it as /mæsəˈtʃʊsɪts/. The correct pronunciation includes the long "u" sound: /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/. Tip: Practice with vowel charts to distinguish between the sounds clearly.