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singapore
Definition:
(nou) the capital of Singapore; one of the world's biggest ports (nou) a country in southeastern Asia on the island of Singapore; achieved independence from Malaysia in 1965 (nou) an island to the south of the Malay Peninsula
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Common mistakes of singapore pronunciation
- Common vowel confusion: Many learners mispronounce "singapore" by confusing the vowel sounds, often saying /ˈsɪŋɡəˌpɔr/ instead of /ˈsɪŋəˌpɔː/ (UK) or /ˈsɪŋəˌpɔr/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "a" in "singapore" being pronounced as a schwa sound /ə/.
- Stress misplacement: Some people place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "sing-a-PORE" instead of the correct "SING-a-pore" (/ˈsɪŋəˌpɔː/ UK, /ˈsɪŋəˌpɔr/ US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Dropping the final 'e': A common mistake is to drop the final "e," resulting in "singapor" (/ˈsɪŋɡəˌpɔr/). Tip: Always pronounce the "e" clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation of "singapore."
- Overemphasizing the 'g': Some learners overly stress the "g" in "singapore," pronouncing it as "sing-GAP-or." Tip: Keep the "g" soft and blend it smoothly with the surrounding sounds.
- Incorrect intonation: Many speakers use a flat intonation when saying "singapore," which can sound unnatural. Tip: Practice varying your pitch slightly to sound more fluent and natural when pronouncing "singapore."