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osage
Definition:
(nou) a member of the Siouan people formerly living in Missouri in the valleys of the Missouri and Osage rivers; oil was found on Osage lands early in the 20th century (nou) a river in Missouri that is a tributary of the Missouri River (nou) the Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Osage
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It runs into the osage indian reservation.
On the eastern edge is a hedge of osage oranges.
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Common mistakes of osage pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "o-SAGE" instead of "O-sage". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable: /ˈoʊ.seɪdʒ/ (US), /ˈəʊ.seɪdʒ/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: The initial vowel sound may be mispronounced as "a" in "cat". This leads to "asage" instead of "osage". Tip: Use the long "o" sound as in "go" for the first syllable: /oʊ/ (US), /əʊ/ (UK).
- Omitting the final sound: Some may drop the final "ge" sound, pronouncing it as "osa". This is incorrect. Tip: Ensure to articulate the final sound clearly: /seɪdʒ/ in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "osage" with "sage", mispronouncing it as "sage". Tip: Focus on the distinct "o" sound at the beginning and the full pronunciation of both syllables: /ˈoʊ.seɪdʒ/ (US), /ˈəʊ.seɪdʒ/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce the "g" too strongly, making it sound like "g" in "go". This changes the word's flow. Tip: Keep the "g" soft, blending it smoothly into the ending: /seɪdʒ/ in both US and UK pronunciations.