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regional
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈriːdʒənəl
Examples:
The local matters are handled by the regional versions of the council.
The regional and the state pyramid are the same thing.
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Common mistakes of regional pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-GI-nal". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈriː.dʒə.nəl/ in US and /ˈriː.dʒən.əl/ in UK. Tip: Emphasize the "ri" sound when pronouncing "regional".
- Vowel sounds: Some speakers may pronounce the first vowel as a short "i", resulting in "rigional". The correct pronunciation features a long "ee" sound, as in /ˈriː.dʒə.nəl/. Tip: Practice saying "reed" to master the correct vowel sound in "regional".
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, saying "ree-nal". This leads to an incomplete pronunciation. The full form has three syllables: /ˈriː.dʒə.nəl/. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "ree", "juh", "nal".
- Final "l" sound: Some learners may not pronounce the final "l" clearly, resulting in "regioan". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "l" sound, as in /ˈriː.dʒə.nəl/. Tip: Focus on articulating the "l" at the end of "regional".
- Overemphasis on "g": Learners sometimes stress the "g" too much, saying "re-GEE-nal". The correct pronunciation keeps the "g" soft, as in /ˈriː.dʒə.nəl/. Tip: Keep the "g" light and focus on the preceding vowel sound for clarity.