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venezuela
Definition:
(nou) a republic in northern South America on the Caribbean; achieved independence from Spain in 1811; rich in oil
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Common mistakes of venezuela pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ven-e-'zue-la". The correct stress is on the last syllable, pronounced as "ven-e-'zwe-la" /ˌvɛn.əˈzweɪ.lə/ in US English and /ˌvɛn.əˈzwe.lə/ in UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the last part of the word.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the "e" in "venezuela" as a long "ee" sound, saying "vee-neh-zue-la". The correct pronunciation has a short "e" sound, as in "bed". Tip: Focus on a quick "eh" sound instead of a prolonged "ee".
- Syllable division: A common mistake is to divide "venezuela" into too many syllables, like "ven-e-zue-la". The correct breakdown is "ven-e-zwe-la" with only four syllables. Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly to keep the syllables connected.
- "z" pronunciation: Some pronounce the "z" in "venezuela" as a hard "z" sound, like in "zebra". The correct pronunciation uses a softer "z" sound, similar to "s" in "measure". Tip: Listen for the softer sound to ensure accuracy.
- Ending "a" sound: Learners often neglect the final "a", pronouncing it as "venezuela" without the last vowel. The correct pronunciation includes a clear "a" sound at the end. Tip: Make sure to finish with a soft "ah" to complete the word.