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monaco
Definition:
(nou) a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French Riviera
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Common mistakes of monaco pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "muh-NAH-ko" instead of the correct "MON-uh-ko" (/ˈmɒn.ə.koʊ/ in UK and /ˈmɑː.nə.koʊ/ in US). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be mispronounced as "a" instead of "o", leading to "man-uh-ko". The correct pronunciation is "MON" (/mɒn/ in UK and /mɑːn/ in US). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound, as in "on".
- Omitting the final "o": Some speakers might drop the final "o", saying "monac" instead of "monaco". This changes the word entirely. The last syllable should be pronounced clearly as "ko" (/koʊ/). Tip: Always articulate the final syllable.
- Incorrect vowel length: People may shorten the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "mona-ko" instead of "monaco". The correct pronunciation has a schwa sound in the second syllable (/ə/). Tip: Practice saying "uh" quickly to master the sound.
- Blending sounds: Some might blend the syllables too closely, making it sound like "monako". The correct pronunciation separates the syllables distinctly as "MON-uh-ko". Tip: Break the word into three clear parts for clarity.