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pakistani

Definition:

(nou) a native or inhabitant of Pakistan

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Common mistakes of pakistani pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pa-KIS-tani" instead of "PAK-istani" (/ˌpɑː.kɪˈstɑː.ni/ in UK, /ˌpæk.ɪˈstɑː.ni/ in US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat" instead of the "a" in "father" (/ɑː/ in UK, /æ/ in US). Tip: Practice saying "father" to get the right vowel sound for "pakistani".
Ending sound mispronunciation: The ending "-stani" is often mispronounced as "stain-ee". The correct pronunciation is "stah-nee" (/ˈstɑː.ni/ in UK, /ˈstɑː.ni/ in US). Tip: Break it down into "sta" and "ni" to avoid confusion.
Silent letters: Some learners may mistakenly add a sound to the "k" in "pakistani," pronouncing it as "pah-kis-tani." The correct pronunciation is with a clear "k" sound (/k/). Tip: Practice saying "kite" to emphasize the "k" sound correctly.
Overemphasis on syllables: It's common to overly stress the last syllable, saying "pakistani" as "pakis-TA-ni." The correct stress is on the first and third syllables. Tip: Say the word slowly, paying attention to the syllable stress pattern.

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How do you pronounce "pakistani"?

The pronunciation of "pakistani" is /ˌpɑː.kɪˈstɑː.ni/ in American English and /ˌpæk.ɪˈstɑː.ni/ in British English. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "stani," while the first syllable is pronounced with a softer sound.

What are the syllables in "pakistani"?

"Pakistani" has five syllables: "pak," "is," "tan," "i." When saying it, you can break it down as /ˌpɑː.kɪˈstɑː.ni/ or /ˌpæk.ɪˈstɑː.ni/, emphasizing the third syllable.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "pakistani"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "pakis-TA-ni" instead of "pak-is-TA-ni." It's important to keep the emphasis on the third syllable to sound correct.

Is there a schwa sound in "pakistani"?

Yes, there is a schwa sound in the second syllable of "pakistani," which can sound like "uh" in casual speech. This occurs in the unstressed syllable "is," making it less pronounced than the others.