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missouri
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(nou) a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union (nou) the longest river in the United States; arises in Montana and flows southeastward to become a tributary of the Mississippi at Saint Louis (nou) a member of the Siouan people formerly inhabiting the valley of the Missouri river in Missouri (nou) a dialect of the Chiwere language spoken by the Missouri
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Common mistakes of missouri pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mi-SOUR-ee" instead of the correct "mi-ZUR-ee". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable, /ˈmɪz.ʊr.i/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "missouri" with an "o" sound as in "go" (/oʊ/), leading to "mi-SOOR-ee". Tip: The correct vowel sound is a short "u" as in "put" (/ʊ/), so say "mi-ZUR-ee".
- Overemphasizing syllables: A common mistake is to overly elongate the syllables, resulting in "mi-zoo-REE". Tip: Keep the syllables balanced and natural, focusing on the correct stress pattern /ˈmɪz.ʊr.i/.
- Skipping the schwa: Some speakers might omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "MISS-ouri". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the second syllable softly as /ʊ/ to maintain the word's rhythm.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may say "missour-ee" with a strong "ee" ending. Tip: The ending should be a soft "i" sound, pronounced as /i/, resulting in "mi-ZUR-ee".