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tennessee
Definition:
(nou) a state in east central United States (nou) a river formed by the confluence of two other rivers near Knoxville; it follows a U-shaped course to become a tributary of the Ohio River in western Kentucky
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Common mistakes of tennessee pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ten-NEE-see" instead of the correct "TEN-uh-see" /ˌtɛnəˈsi/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the second syllable as "nee" instead of the correct "nuh" /ə/. This can lead to saying "ten-NEE-see." Tip: Practice saying "uh" to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: A common mistake is to stress the last syllable too much, resulting in "ten-uh-SEE." The correct pronunciation is "TEN-uh-see" /ˌtɛnəˈsi/. Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.
- Dropping the schwa: Learners might omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "TEN-see" instead of "TEN-uh-see." Tip: Remember to include the "uh" sound to maintain clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "s": Some may pronounce the "s" as a "z," leading to "ten-uh-zee." The correct pronunciation is with an "s" sound /s/. Tip: Practice saying "s" clearly to avoid this confusion.