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russia
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(nou) a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991 (nou) formerly the largest Soviet Socialist Republic in the USSR occupying eastern Europe and northern Asia (nou) a former empire in eastern Europe and northern Asia created in the 14th century with Moscow as the capital; powerful in the 17th and 18th centuries under Peter the Great and Catherine the Great when Saint Petersburg was the capital; ove (nou) a federation in northeastern Europe and northern Asia; formerly Soviet Russia; since 1991 an independent state
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Common mistakes of russia pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "russia" with a long "u" sound, as in "ruse" [ruː]. The correct pronunciation uses a short "u" sound [ˈrʌʃ.ə] in US English and [ˈrʌʃ.ɪ.ə] in UK English. Tip: Practice saying "rush" to get the right vowel sound.
- Misplaced stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "russia" as "rus-SIA". The primary stress is on the first syllable [ˈrʌʃ.ə] in US and [ˈrʌʃ.ɪ.ə] in UK. Tip: Emphasize the "rʌ" part when pronouncing it.
- Overemphasis on the "r": Learners often pronounce "russia" with a strong "r" sound, making it sound like "ruh-sia". The "r" should be softer, blending smoothly into the vowel. Tip: Try to relax your tongue when saying the "r".
- Missing the schwa sound: Some may overlook the schwa sound in the second syllable of "russia", leading to a clipped pronunciation. The correct form includes a schwa [ə] in US and [ɪ] in UK. Tip: Think of the second syllable as a quick, light sound.
- Confusion with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "russia" with "rush" or "rust". Remember that "russia" has three syllables, while "rush" and "rust" have only one. Tip: Break the word down into syllables: "rʌ" + "ʃ" + "ə".