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peru
Definition:
(nou) a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
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Common mistakes of peru pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners stress the second syllable instead of the first. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "peru" is pronounced /pəˈruː/ in US and /pəˈrʊ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on saying "pe-" louder than the "-ru".
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the first vowel incorrectly as "e" instead of "ə". In "peru", the first vowel is a schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Practice saying "uh" before the "ru" to get the right sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners often shorten the second syllable, making it sound like "peru" is pronounced /pəˈrʊ/ instead of /pəˈruː/. Tip: Lengthen the "u" sound to ensure clarity and accuracy.
- Adding extra sounds: Some may insert an extra "h" sound, pronouncing it as "hperu". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on starting with a clean "p" sound followed directly by the "e" to avoid adding unnecessary sounds.
- Overemphasis on the "r": Learners sometimes roll or emphasize the "r" too much, leading to a distorted pronunciation. In "peru", the "r" should be soft. Tip: Relax your tongue and pronounce the "r" lightly.