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national
Definition:
(nou) a person who owes allegiance to that nation
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈnæʃnəl
Examples:
The gangling star says the national football federation is sick.
Citizens of the communes appoint the commanders of the national guard.
Federal investigators are probing whether national security rules were breached.
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Common mistakes of national pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "na-ˈtion-al" instead of the correct "ˈna-tion-al". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce "national" with a short "a" sound, saying "nash-unal" instead of the correct "ˈna-tion-al". Tip: Focus on the "a" in the first syllable, which should sound like "ay".
- Missing schwa sound: Learners often omit the schwa in the last syllable, pronouncing it as "na-tion-l" instead of "na-tion-al". Tip: Practice the ending to ensure you include the soft "al" sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some may say "na-tion-el" with a longer "e" sound in the second syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ˈna-tion-al". Tip: Keep the second syllable short and crisp to maintain the proper flow.
- Overemphasis on consonants: A common mistake is to overly stress the "t" sound, leading to "na-tion-al" sounding choppy. Tip: Smoothly connect the syllables to achieve a more natural pronunciation.