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tucson
Definition:
(nou) a city in southeastern Arizona ringed by mountain ranges; long known as a winter and health resort but the population shift from industrial states to the Sunbelt resulted in rapid growth late in the 20th century
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Common mistakes of tucson pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "Tuc-son" /ˈtʊk.sən/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as in "Tucson" /ˈtuː.sɒn/ in UK English and /ˈtuː.sɑːn/ in US English.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "Tucson" with a short "u" sound, saying "Tucson" /ˈtʌk.sən/. Tip: Use the long "u" sound in the first syllable, as in "Tucson" /ˈtuː.sɑːn/ in US English.
- Adding an extra syllable: A common mistake is adding an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "Tuc-son" /ˈtʊk.sən/. Tip: Remember that "Tucson" has only two syllables, with a smooth transition between them.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some may pronounce the ending "son" as /sən/ instead of /sɑːn/. Tip: Focus on the correct pronunciation of the ending to maintain clarity, especially in conversational settings.
- Confusing with similar names: People sometimes confuse "Tucson" with other city names, leading to variations like "Tucson" /ˈtʊk.sən/. Tip: Familiarize yourself with the correct pronunciation and context to avoid confusion with names like "Houston."