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mexico
Definition:
(nou) a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
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The gulf of mexico and the norwegian sea respectively.
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Common mistakes of mexico pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mex-ˈi-co". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈmɛk.ɪ.koʊ" (US) and "ˈmɛk.ɪ.kəʊ" (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "mexico" with an unclear "e" sound, saying "mɛks-ɪ-ko". The correct pronunciation features a clear "ɛ" as in "bed". Tip: Practice saying "met" to get the right vowel sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often shorten the "i" in "mexico", saying "ˈmɛk.ɪ.ko". The "i" should be pronounced as a short vowel, not a long one. Tip: Focus on saying "it" quickly to achieve the right length.
- Final "o" mispronunciation: Some people pronounce the final "o" incorrectly, saying "mex-ɪ-koh". The correct pronunciation ends with a clear "oʊ" (US) or "əʊ" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "go" to perfect the ending sound.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is omitting the middle syllable, resulting in "mex-co". This makes it sound incomplete. The full pronunciation is "ˈmɛk.ɪ.koʊ" (US) or "ˈmɛk.ɪ.kəʊ" (UK). Tip: Break the word into three parts to emphasize each syllable.