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orangutan
Definition:
(nou) large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
Phonetic Transcription:
ɔ:ˌræŋuːˈtæn
Examples:
They are the gigantic Rafflesia plants and the orangutan.
The female orangutan died soon after.
The situation is reversed when referring to the orangutan.
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Common mistakes of orangutan pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners stress the second syllable incorrectly, saying "o-RAN-gutan". The correct stress is on the third syllable, as in "o-ran-ˈɡuː-tən" (US) and "o-ran-ˈɡjuː-tən" (UK). Tip: Focus on the last syllable to place stress correctly.
- Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the "a" in "orangutan" as "ah" instead of the correct "ə" sound. It should sound like "o-ran-ˈɡə-tən". Tip: Practice the schwa sound, which is softer and more neutral.
- "g" sound error: A common mistake is pronouncing the "g" as a hard "g" (like in "go"). In "orangutan," it is a soft "g" as in "geese," pronounced "o-ran-ˈɡuː-tən" (US) or "o-ran-ˈɡjuː-tən" (UK). Tip: Listen for the soft "g" and practice with similar words.
- Syllable omission: Some learners might drop the last syllable, saying "o-ran-gut". The full pronunciation is important: "o-ran-ˈɡuː-tən" (US) and "o-ran-ˈɡjuː-tən" (UK). Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce all parts.
- "u" pronunciation: The "u" in "orangutan" is often mispronounced as "oo" instead of the correct "ə" or "juː". The accurate pronunciation is "o-ran-ˈɡuː-tən" (US) and "o-ran-ˈɡjuː-tən" (UK). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to get used to the correct vowel sounds.