Do you pronounce "January " this way?

[mohammedabo]

Do you pronounce "January " this way?

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[5jj]

I pronounce it like this: https://www.macmillandictionary.com/pronunciation/british/january

 

[Tarheel]

I pronounce it the way it's spelled.

 

[mohammedabo]

What about my above mentioned pronunciation ?

Did I imitate this link correct?

january noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com

Definition of january noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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[mohammedabo]

I pronounce it the way it's spelled.

Like this one;

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[SoothingDave]

No, your pronunciation is not good. The third syllable should sound like the word "air." That syllable also has minor stress. JAN-you-AIR-eee

 

[mohammedabo]

No, your pronunciation is not good. The third syllable should sound like the word "air." That syllable also has minor stress. JAN-you-AIR-eee

I did as in this link. It is British . Still bad?.

january noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com

Definition of january noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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[Glizdka]

It doesn't sound like January.

Try again.

I pronounce it the way it's spelled.

If only that could be said about every English word.

 

[Tarheel]

Like this one;

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No, not like that one.

 

[Tarheel]

I did as in this link. It is British . Still bad?.

january noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com

Definition of january noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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It's better, but I pronounce all four syllables -- the way @SoothingDave indicated.

 

[teechar]

Still bad?

Yes:
1- You say the "zh" sound (as in television). That is not the same as the /dʒ/ (as in Jim).
2- Your /yoo/ for the second syllable (January) is too long.
3- You omit the second "a" sound which is actually a schwa (January).
4- Your stress placement is wrong. You put the stress on the second and last syllables, whereas it should be only on the first.
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Try again. Say:
1- /Jan/ (pay attention to the /dʒ/ sound).
2- /Yoo/ (don't make it too long).
3- Schwa.
4- /ree/ (not too long).

 

[Amigos4]

mohammedabo, the following link might be helpful. The presenter in the video clip speaks very slowly as she pronounces each of the four syllables in "January".

How To Pronounce JANUARY like an American English Pronunciation

 

[emsr2d2]

It depends on what accent you're going for. From the contents of this thread, it appears that AmE speakers favour a four-syllable word. However, if you're aiming for BrE, use what 5jj posted earlier. In standard, natural, everyday conversation in BrE, it's three syllables - JAN-YUH-REE

 

[mohammedabo]

mohammedabo, the following link might be helpful. The presenter in the video clip speaks very slowly as she pronounces each of the four syllables in "January".

How To Pronounce JANUARY like an American English Pronunciation

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I hope it is good this time.

 

[Amigos4]

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I hope it is good this time.

Much better! Now try to say it in a complete sentence. Let’s hear how it sounds.

 

[mohammedabo]

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[Amigos4]

mohammedabo, you still need to accentuate the first syllable. Go back to post #12 and listen to the video one more time. Notice how the presenter emphasizes the first syllable. Keep trying, my friend! Practice makes perfect!

 

[teechar]

It sounds a lot worse to me!

Did you actually read my comments above?
- The /dʒ/ sound (as in fridge) is not the same as the /ʒ/ sound (as in television). I suggest you listen to (a lot of) examples of both, learn the difference, and practice saying each sound on its own.
- Your stress placement is completely wrong. There should be just one stress, on the first syllable.
- The third syllable is /ue/ or a schwa /ə/, but you say it like /eə/ (as in the word wary). That is wrong!

 

[mohammedabo]

It sounds a lot worse to me!

Did you actually read my comments above?
- The /dʒ/ sound (as in fridge) is not the same as the /ʒ/ sound (as in television). I suggest you listen to (a lot of) examples of both, learn the difference, and practice saying each sound on its own.
- Your stress placement is completely wrong. There should be just one stress, on the first syllable.
- The third syllable is /ue/ or a schwa /ə/, but you say it like /eə/ (as in the word wary). That is wrong!

Thank you for your help.I depend on listening only. I am not so good at transcriptions.
I will do my best to say it correctly.

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[mohammedabo]

mohammedabo, you still need to accentuate the first syllable. Go back to post #12 and listen to the video one more time. Notice how the presenter emphasizes the first syllable. Keep trying, my friend! Practice makes perfect!

That is all for now

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