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utah
Definition:
(nou) a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
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Common mistakes of utah pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable in "utah" as /ˈjuː.tɑː/ instead of the correct first syllable /ˈjuː.tɑː/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Mispronouncing the "u" in "utah" as /ʌ/ instead of /juː/ is common. This leads to saying "utah" like "uttah." Tip: Practice saying "you" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Ending sound error: Some speakers may drop the final "h" sound, pronouncing "utah" as /ˈjuː.tɑː/ instead of /ˈjuː.tɑːh/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "h" clearly at the end of the word.
- Regional variations: In some accents, "utah" may be pronounced with a more pronounced "a" sound, leading to /ˈjuː.tɑː/ instead of /ˈjuː.tɑːh/. Tip: Listen to native speakers from Utah to grasp the local pronunciation nuances.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some might overemphasize the "t" in "utah," leading to a clipped sound, like "ut-tah." Tip: Keep the "t" soft and fluid to maintain the natural flow of the word.