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neanderthal
Definition:
(nou) extinct robust human of Middle Paleolithic in Europe and western Asia
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Common mistakes of neanderthal pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ne-an-der-THAL". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /niˈændərˌθɔl/ (US), /nɪˈændəθɑːl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "thal" to get it right.
- Omitting the "h": Some pronounce "neanderthal" as "neander-tal", dropping the "h" sound entirely. The correct pronunciation includes the "h": /niˈændərˌθɔl/ (US), /nɪˈændəθɑːl/ (UK). Tip: Remember to articulate the "h" clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The first vowel sound in "neanderthal" can be mispronounced. It should be pronounced as "æ" in US English: /niˈændərˌθɔl/. Tip: Practice saying "cat" to familiarize yourself with the correct vowel sound.
- Mispronouncing the "th": Some may pronounce "th" as "t", resulting in "neander-tal". The "th" should be pronounced as /θ/: /niˈændərˌθɔl/ (US), /nɪˈændəθɑːl/ (UK). Tip: Place your tongue between your teeth for the correct "th" sound.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the final syllable: The last syllable is often mispronounced as "tal" instead of "thal". The correct pronunciation is /θɔl/ (US), /θɑːl/ (UK). Tip: Practice with similar words like "pal" to master the ending.