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sweden
Definition:
(nou) a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
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Common mistakes of sweden pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some people pronounce "sweden" with a long "e" sound, as in "see." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /ˈswiː.dən/ in US and /ˈswiː.dən/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in the second syllable.
- Ignoring syllable stress: Many learners place equal stress on both syllables of "sweden." However, the first syllable is stressed. The correct stress pattern is /ˈswiː.dən/. Tip: Emphasize the "swi" part when saying the word.
- Overemphasizing the "d": Some may pronounce the "d" in "sweden" too strongly, making it sound like "swee-den." The correct pronunciation is /ˈswiː.dən/. Tip: Keep the "d" soft and quick to maintain the flow of the word.
- Mispronouncing the "w": A common mistake is to pronounce the "w" in "sweden" as a "v" sound, resulting in "sveeden." The correct pronunciation is /ˈswiː.dən/. Tip: Make sure to produce a clear "w" sound at the beginning.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Some learners mistakenly insert an extra vowel sound, pronouncing it as "swee-den." The correct pronunciation is /ˈswiː.dən/. Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly to avoid adding unnecessary sounds.