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tajikistan
Definition:
(nou) a landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia to the north of Afghanistan; formerly an Asian soviet
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Common mistakes of tajikistan pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ta-JIK-istan." The correct stress is on the third syllable, "ta-ji-KIS-tan" (ˈtɑː.dʒɪ.kɪ.stæn in UK, ˈtɑː.dʒɪ.kɪ.stæn in US). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "KIS" part for clarity.
- Vowel sounds: Some mispronounce the first syllable as "tay" instead of "ta." The correct pronunciation starts with the "ta" sound (ˈtɑː) in both UK and US. Tip: Focus on a short "a" sound as in "cat."
- Syllable reduction: Learners may skip the last syllable, saying "tajikist" instead of "tajikistan." Each syllable is important for proper pronunciation (ˈtɑː.dʒɪ.kɪ.stæn). Tip: Practice saying each syllable slowly before speeding up.
- "k" sound confusion: Some pronounce "K" too softly, sounding like "G" in "tajigistan." The correct sound is a hard "K" (KIS) in both accents (ˈtɑː.dʒɪ.kɪ.stæn). Tip: Emphasize the "K" with a strong burst of air.
- Nasal ending: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "n" too lightly, making it sound like "tajikista." The correct ending is a clear "stan" (stæn). Tip: Ensure the "n" is pronounced firmly to avoid confusion.