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qatar
Definition:
(nou) an Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil (nou) a peninsula extending northward from the Arabian mainland into the Persian Gulf
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Common mistakes of qatar pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many speakers incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "Qatar" as /ˈkætɑr/. The correct pronunciation emphasizes the second syllable: /kəˈtɑːr/ in UK and /kəˈtɑr/ in US. Tip: Focus on the second syllable for proper stress.
- Vowel sounds: Some people pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat," leading to /ˈkætɑr/. The correct vowel is a schwa sound /ə/, making it /kəˈtɑːr/ in UK and /kəˈtɑr/ in US. Tip: Use a softer "uh" sound for the first syllable.
- Final "r" pronunciation: In some accents, the final "r" in "Qatar" is dropped, resulting in /kəˈtɑː/. The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound, making it /kəˈtɑːr/ in UK and /kəˈtɑr/ in US. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "r" clearly at the end.
- Mispronouncing as "katar": Some speakers mistakenly pronounce "Qatar" as /kəˈtær/, confusing it with "Katar." The correct pronunciation is /kəˈtɑːr/ in UK and /kəˈtɑr/ in US. Tip: Remember the "a" is pronounced as "ah," not "a" in "cat."
- Overemphasizing syllables: A common mistake is to overemphasize both syllables, saying "Qatar" as /ˈkætɑːr/. The correct pronunciation flows smoothly with a balanced stress on the second syllable: /kəˈtɑːr/ in UK and /kəˈtɑr/ in US. Tip: Keep the rhythm natural and focus on the second syllable.