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shiraz
Definition:
(nou) a city in central southwestern Iran; ruins of ancient Persepolis are nearby
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Common mistakes of shiraz pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "shi-RAZ" /ʃɪˈræz/. Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the first syllable: "SHI-raz" /ˈʃɪr.æz/.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce "shiraz" with a long "i" sound, saying "shee-raz" /ʃiˈræz/. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the first syllable: "SHI-raz" /ˈʃɪr.æz/.
- Omitting the "h": A common mistake is to drop the "h," resulting in "siraz" /sɪˈræz/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "h" clearly in "shiraz" /ˈʃɪr.æz/ to maintain the correct sound.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "raz" with a short "a," resulting in "shi-raz" /ʃɪˈræs/. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound in the second syllable, which should be "ah": "SHI-raz" /ˈʃɪr.æz/.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners sometimes pronounce "shiraz" with a hard "z" sound, saying "shiraZ" /ʃɪˈræz/. Tip: The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: "SHI-raz" /ˈʃɪr.æz/.