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spanish
Definition:
(nou) the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain (nou) the people of Spain
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈspænɪʃ
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Common mistakes of spanish pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Spa-nish" instead of the correct "Spon-ish" (/ˈspænɪʃ/ in US, /ˈspænɪʃ/ in UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "Spa".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "a" as in "cat," leading to "spænish." The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" sound, as in "span" (/spæn/). Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like "a" in "man".
- Overemphasizing "h": Learners may pronounce "h" as a hard sound, saying "spah-nish." In "Spanish," the "h" is silent. Tip: Practice saying "Spanish" without the "h" sound to enhance fluency.
- Adding extra syllables: Some may say "Spa-nish" with an additional vowel, creating an extra syllable. The correct form is two syllables: "Spon-ish" (/ˈspænɪʃ/). Tip: Break it down into two clear syllables to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the final "sh": A common mistake is pronouncing "sh" as "s" or "ch," resulting in "spanis" or "spanich." The correct ending is "ish" (/ɪʃ/). Tip: Emphasize the "sh" sound to achieve the correct pronunciation.