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roanoke
Definition:
(nou) a city in southwestern Virginia
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Common mistakes of roanoke pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "roa-'noke". The correct pronunciation is "ˈroʊ.ə.noʊk" in US English and "ˈrəʊ.ə.nəʊk" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "roanoke" with a flat "a" sound, like "roan-ok". The correct vowels are pronounced as "oʊ" and "ə" in US English and "əʊ" and "əʊ" in UK English. Tip: Practice the vowel sounds separately to master them.
- Overemphasizing the "n": A common mistake is to overly stress the "n" sound, leading to "roa-noke". The correct pronunciation has a softer "n" sound in both US and UK variants. Tip: Keep the "n" light and blend it smoothly with the following vowel.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might say "roan-ok" instead of "roanoke". The last syllable must have a distinct "k" sound, pronounced as "k" in both US and UK English. Tip: Pay attention to the final consonant to ensure clarity.
- Skipping the schwa: Many people omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "roanok". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa, as in "ə" in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice including the schwa by saying the word slowly and clearly.