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medellin
Definition:
(nou) city in western Colombia; important coffee center
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I know many colombians who wouldn't dare go near any of the hoods in medellin.
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Common mistakes of medellin pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable in "medellin" as "MED-eh-lin" /ˈmɛd.ə.lɪn/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, pronounced as "me-DEL-lin" /məˈdɛl.ɪn/.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the "e" in "medellin" as a long vowel, saying "me-de-lin" /ˈmiː.də.lɪn/. Tip: Use a short "e" sound as in "bed" to pronounce it correctly.
- Incorrect consonant sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "ll" in "medellin" like "l" instead of the softer "y" sound, resulting in "medel-lin" /ˈmɛd.əl.lɪn/. Tip: Pronounce "ll" as a "y" sound, similar to "yes."
- Final syllable mispronunciation: Some learners pronounce the last syllable as "lin" /lɪn/ instead of the correct "leen" /lɪn/. Tip: Ensure the final syllable is pronounced like "lin" with a clear "n" sound, not "leen."
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers may put too much emphasis on the "de" in "medellin," saying "me-DEL-lin" /məˈdɛl.ɪn/. Tip: Keep the "de" light and focus on the second syllable for proper rhythm.