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turkmenistan
Definition:
(nou) a republic in Asia to the east of the Caspian Sea and to the south of Kazakhstan and to the north of Iran; an Asian soviet from 1925 to 1991
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Common mistakes of turkmenistan pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "Turkmenistan" as /tɜrˈkmɛnɪstən/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: /ˈtɜrkˌmɛnɪstən/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "Turkmenistan" with a short "u" sound, saying /tʌrkˈmɛnɪstən/. Tip: Use the correct long "u" sound /ɜr/ in the first syllable for accuracy.
- Omitting the "k": A common mistake is dropping the "k" sound, resulting in "Turmenistan" pronounced as /tɜrˈmɛnɪstən/. Tip: Ensure to clearly articulate the "k" sound in the second syllable: /kɛm/.
- Mispronouncing the final "a": Some pronounce "Turkmenistan" with a short "a," saying /tɜrˈkmɛnɪstæn/. Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for the final syllable to sound more natural: /stən/.
- Confusing syllable count: Learners sometimes mistakenly treat "Turkmenistan" as having three syllables, pronouncing it as /tɜrˈkmɛnɪst/. Tip: Break it down into four syllables: /ˈtɜrkˌmɛnɪstən/.