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nostalgia
Definition:
(nou) longing for something past
Phonetic Transcription:
nɒˈstældʒə
Examples:
The sence of longing and nostalgia needs to be drawn out.
In this sense, it is a type of nostalgia.
It's the nostalgia that's hard to swallow.
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Common mistakes of nostalgia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "nos-ˈtal-ji-a". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "nɒs-ˈtæl-dʒə" (UK) and "nɑˈstæl-dʒə" (US). Tip: Focus on the "tæl" part to get the stress right.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some learners pronounce "nostalgia" with exaggerated vowels, like "nuh-stal-gee-uh". This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation has more subtle vowels: "nɒs-ˈtæl-dʒə" (UK) and "nɑˈstæl-dʒə" (US). Tip: Keep the vowels short and clear.
- Ignoring the "g" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "nostalgia" without the "g" sound, saying "nuh-stal-ia". This omits an important part of the word. The correct pronunciation includes the "g": "nɒs-ˈtæl-dʒə" (UK) and "nɑˈstæl-dʒə" (US). Tip: Practice saying the "dʒ" sound clearly.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some might say "nostal-jah" instead of "nostal-juh". This alters the word's meaning and flow. The correct ending is a schwa sound: "nɒs-ˈtæl-dʒə" (UK) and "nɑˈstæl-dʒə" (US). Tip: Use a quick and soft "juh" sound at the end.
- Confusing "nostalgia" with similar words: Learners may mix up "nostalgia" with words like "nostalgic" or "nostalgically". Each has different stress patterns and vowel sounds. The focus should remain on "nɒs-ˈtæl-dʒə" (UK) and "nɑˈstæl-dʒə" (US). Tip: Familiarize yourself with each word's unique pronunciation.