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vanuatu
Definition:
(nou) a volcanic island republic in Melanesia; independent since 1980
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Common mistakes of vanuatu pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people mispronounce "vanuatu" by using incorrect vowel sounds, saying "vah-nah-too" instead of the correct pronunciation /ˌvænəˈtuː/ in US and /ˌvænəˈtʊ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the "a" as a schwa sound.
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "va-NA-tu" instead of "va-na-'TU". The primary stress is on the last syllable. Tip: Always emphasize the "tu" when saying "vanuatu".
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, resulting in "van-too". This alters the word's correct pronunciation /ˌvænəˈtuː/ or /ˌvænəˈtʊ/. Tip: Ensure all syllables are pronounced clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "n": Some speakers pronounce the "n" too harshly, resulting in "va-nah-too" rather than the softer /n/ in "vanuatu". Tip: Keep the "n" light and connected to preceding and following sounds.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "vanuatu" with similar-sounding words like "van" or "vantage". This leads to mispronunciation. Tip: Practice saying "vanuatu" in full to distinguish it clearly from other words.