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mauritania
Definition:
(nou) a country in northwestern Africa with a provisional military government; achieved independence from France in 1960; largely western Sahara Desert
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Common mistakes of mauritania pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "maur-i-ˈtania". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌmɔːrɪˈteɪniə". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "teɪ" to pronounce it correctly.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "au" in "mauritania" as "aw" instead of "ɔː". This can lead to a mispronunciation. Tip: Practice the "ɔː" sound by comparing it to "law" and "saw".
- Syllable count: People sometimes say "maur-i-tan-ia" with four syllables instead of three. The correct breakdown is "ˌmɔːrɪˈteɪniə". Tip: Break it down into three distinct parts: "maur", "tey", and "nia".
- Final vowel sound: Some may drop the final "a" sound, saying "mauritania" as "mauritan". The correct pronunciation includes the "a": "ˌmɔːrɪˈteɪniə". Tip: Ensure to articulate the final "a" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Consonant clarity: The "r" in "mauritania" can be muffled or mispronounced. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Emphasize the "r" sound to maintain clarity, especially in the first syllable.