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russian
Definition:
(nou) a native or inhabitant of Russia (nou) the Slavic language that is the official language of Russia
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It was about russian and Soviet counterespionage failures.
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Common mistakes of russian pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "rus-SIAN" instead of the correct "RUS-sian" (ˈrʌʃ.ən). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce the "u" in "russian" as in "put" instead of the correct "ʌ" sound (as in "cup"). Tip: Focus on producing the short "u" sound to align with the proper pronunciation.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "n" too softly, making it sound like "russia." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "ən" sound (ˈrʌʃ.ən). Tip: Practice saying "russian" with a strong final "n" to avoid this error.
- Syllable count: Learners sometimes treat "russian" as a two-syllable word, pronouncing it as "rush-in." The correct pronunciation has three syllables (ˈrʌʃ.ən). Tip: Break it down into three parts: "RUS," "sh," and "ən" for clarity.
- Consonant blending: Some might pronounce "russian" with a hard "sh" sound, making it sound like "rush-in." The correct sound is softer (ˈrʌʃ.ən). Tip: Ensure the "sh" is pronounced gently to maintain the correct flow of the word.