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tunisia
Definition:
(nou) a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean coast; achieved independence from France in 1956
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Common mistakes of tunisia pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people stress the wrong syllable in "tunisia". The correct pronunciation is /tjuˈnɪziə/ in UK English and /tuˈnɪʒə/ in US English. Tip: Focus on the second syllable for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the initial sound: Some learners pronounce "tunisia" with a "t" sound that is too soft, like "ch". The correct initial sound is /t/, as in "top". Tip: Emphasize the "t" sound to avoid confusion.
- Skipping the second vowel: It's common to omit the second vowel in "tunisia", leading to a mispronunciation. The full pronunciation includes all vowels: /tjuˈnɪziə/ or /tuˈnɪʒə/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce each vowel distinctly.
- Confusing the final sound: Some might pronounce the ending as "ah" instead of "uh". The correct pronunciation ends with /ə/ in both variants. Tip: Practice saying "tunisia" aloud, focusing on the ending sound to ensure accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "n": Learners sometimes stress the "n" too much, making it sound unnatural. The "n" in "tunisia" should be pronounced smoothly. Tip: Keep the flow of the word steady to maintain proper rhythm.