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pashto
Definition:
(nou) an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan
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The language of the district is pashto.
It is considered classic pashto literature.
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Common mistakes of pashto pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pas-ˈhto". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpæʃ.toʊ" in US English and "ˈpæʃ.təʊ" in UK English. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: Some may say "pashto" with a short "a" sound as in "cat", leading to confusion. The correct vowel sound is "æ" as in "bat". Tip: Practice saying "pæ" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "t" too harshly, making it sound like "pasht-o". The correct pronunciation has a softer "t" sound, as in "toe". Tip: Relax your tongue when saying "to".
- Ignoring the final vowel: Some speakers omit the final vowel, resulting in "pasht". The correct pronunciation includes the full sound, "toʊ" or "təʊ". Tip: Make sure to finish the word with a clear "to" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may confuse "pashto" with "pasta", leading to mispronunciation. The key difference is in the initial consonant cluster and vowel sounds. Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish between the two.