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norwegian
Definition:
(nou) a native or inhabitant of Norway (nou) a Scandinavian language that is spoken in Norway
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The gulf of mexico and the norwegian sea respectively.
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Common mistakes of norwegian pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /nɔˈwiː.dʒən/ instead of the correct primary stress on the last syllable /nɔˈwiː.dʒɪn/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "gi" syllable.
- Vowel sound confusion: The "o" in "Norwegian" can be mispronounced as /oʊ/ instead of the correct /ɔː/. This can lead to a different sound altogether. Tip: Focus on making the "o" sound more open, like in "law."
- "g" pronunciation: Some speakers pronounce the "g" as a hard /g/ sound, resulting in /nɔˈwiː.gən/ instead of the softer /dʒ/ sound. Tip: Practice saying "judge" to get the right soft "g" sound.
- Ending sound: The final "n" may be dropped or softened, leading to /nɔˈwiː.dʒə/ instead of /nɔˈwiː.dʒɪn/. This can change the clarity of the word. Tip: Emphasize the "n" to ensure it's heard clearly.
- "w" sound omission: Some learners might skip the "w" sound, pronouncing it as /nɔˈriː.dʒɪn/ instead of /nɔˈwiː.dʒɪn/. This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Practice saying "we" to ensure you include the "w" sound in "Norwegian."