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nationality
Definition:
(nou) people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation (nou) the status of belonging to a particular nation by birth or naturalization
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌnæʃəˈnælɪti
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Common mistakes of nationality pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "na-ˈtion-ality". This is wrong. The correct stress is on the third syllable: "næ-ʃə-ˈnæl-ɪ-ti". Tip: Focus on "nal" for the primary stress.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce the first syllable as "nash" instead of "na". The correct pronunciation is "næ", as in "cat". Tip: Practice saying "næ" to achieve the right sound.
- Omitting syllables: Some people drop the last syllable, saying "nationalit" instead of "nationality". This changes the word. The correct pronunciation includes all four syllables: "næ-ʃə-ˈnæl-ɪ-ti". Tip: Break the word into syllables to practice.
- Confusing "t" sound: Learners may pronounce the "t" in "nationality" too softly, making it sound like "nationality". The correct sound is a clear "t": "næ-ʃə-ˈnæl-ɪ-ti". Tip: Emphasize the "t" to improve clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "a": Some pronounce the "a" in the second syllable as a long vowel, saying "nash-ə-ˈnæl-ɪ-ti". The correct sound is a schwa, represented as "ə". Tip: Listen for the quick, soft "a" sound in "nationality".