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navajo
Definition:
(nou) a member of an Athapaskan people that migrated to Arizona and New Mexico and Utah (nou) the Athapaskan language spoken by the Navaho
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Oddly enough, not woven by the navajo, but by the utes for the navajo.
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Common mistakes of navajo pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "na-VA-ho." The correct pronunciation is "NA-va-ho" with the primary stress on the first syllable (ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ in US, ˈnæv.ə.həʊ in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "navajo" with an "ah" sound in the first syllable, saying "nah-va-ho." The correct sound is a short "a" as in "cat" (ˈnæv). Tip: Practice saying "nav" like "navy" without the "y."
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is to add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "na-va-hoo." The correct pronunciation has only three syllables (ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ in US, ˈnæv.ə.həʊ in UK). Tip: Keep it simple with just "na-va-ho."
- Mispronouncing the "j": Some may say "nava-jay" instead of "nava-ho." The "j" in "navajo" is pronounced as "h" (ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ in US, ˈnæv.ə.həʊ in UK). Tip: Think of "ho" as in "ho ho ho," not "jay."
- Overemphasizing "o": A frequent error is to overemphasize the last syllable, saying "nava-HO." The correct pronunciation has a softer ending (ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ in US, ˈnæv.ə.həʊ in UK). Tip: Keep the final "o" light and quick.