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tuna
Definition:
(nou) tropical American prickly pear of Jamaica (nou) important warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus of the family Scombridae; usually served as steaks (nou) any very large marine food and game fish of the genus Thunnus; related to mackerel; chiefly of warm waters (nou) New Zealand eel
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtjuːnə
Examples:
The main economic activity around the islets is tuna fishing.
They feed on tuna and mackerel, some of the fastest fish in the Ocean.
She talked about eating tuna fish and pasta as a newlywed.
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Common mistakes of tuna pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "tu-NA" [tjuˈnɑː] (UK). The correct stress is on the first syllable: "TU-na" [ˈtuːnə] (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in "tuna" can be mispronounced. Some may say "tune" instead, resulting in "TUNE-a." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound: "TU-na" [ˈtuːnə]. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to distinguish the vowel sounds.
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners may shorten the vowel sound, saying "tuna" with a quick "u" sound, like "tuh-na." The correct pronunciation has a longer "u" sound: "TU-na" [ˈtuːnə]. Tip: Stretch the "u" sound slightly to ensure clarity.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly pronounce "tuna" as "tu-na" with an added syllable, sounding like "too-nah." The correct form is a two-syllable word: "TU-na" [ˈtuːnə]. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to maintain the correct syllable count.
- Regional variations: In some regions, "tuna" may be pronounced differently, leading to confusion. For example, the UK pronunciation may sound like "tjuːnə" [tjuˈnɑː]. Tip: Familiarize yourself with both US and UK pronunciations for better understanding and communication.