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toronto
Definition:
(nou) the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
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Common mistakes of toronto pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people mispronounce "toronto" by emphasizing the wrong vowel sounds. The correct pronunciation is /təˈrɒn.təʊ/ in UK and /təˈrɑːn.toʊ/ in US. Tip: Focus on the unstressed "o" in the second syllable.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, saying "toron" instead of "toronto." This changes the word's rhythm and clarity. Tip: Practice saying the full three syllables: "to-ron-to."
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress on the first syllable, saying "TOR-onto." The stress should be on the second syllable, as in /təˈrɒn.təʊ/ (UK) or /təˈrɑːn.toʊ/ (US). Tip: Emphasize "ron" while keeping "to" softer.
- Overemphasizing "t": People often pronounce the "t" in "toronto" too harshly, making it sound like "toron-to." The "t" should be clear but not overly stressed. Tip: Softly pronounce the "t" without adding extra emphasis.
- Mispronouncing the "o": Some learners pronounce the second "o" as a long "o" sound, saying "toron-toe." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound /ə/, making it sound like "to." Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle sound difference.