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ouachita
Definition:
(nou) a river that rises in western Arkansas and flows southeast into eastern Louisiana to become a tributary of the Red River
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Common mistakes of ouachita pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "OU-achita" /ˈwɑːʃɪtə/. Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable, "wa", as in /wɑːˈʃɪtə/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce the "ou" as /aʊ/, leading to "Owachita". Tip: Focus on the correct sound /wɑː/ for the first syllable, similar to "wa" in "water".
- Adding extra syllables: A common mistake is to say "Ouachit-a" /ˈwɑːʃɪtə/ instead of the correct two-syllable pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying it smoothly as "Ouachita" /wɑːˈʃɪtə/ without adding extra sounds.
- Confusing the "ch" sound: Some may pronounce "ch" as /k/, resulting in "Ouakita". Tip: Remember that "ch" is pronounced /ʃ/ in this word, similar to "sh" in "shoe".
- Ignoring the final "a": People sometimes drop the final "a", saying "Ouachit" /ˈwɑːʃɪt/. Tip: Always include the "a" sound at the end, pronouncing it as /ʌ/ in "Ouachita" /wɑːˈʃɪtə/.