Proper Pronunciation Guide
population
[ˏpɑp̚ jə le͜i ʃən]
Tips:
- Pronounce the first letter “o” as /ɑ/—like the vowel in the word “stop”—and stress it.
- Pronounce the letter “u” as /jə/— a combination of the y-like consonant glide /j/ and the weak schwa vowel/ə/.
- Stress the third syllable [le͜i].
- Pronounce the letters “ti” as /ʃ/ and the following letter “o” as the weak schwa vowel/ə/.
Practice Sentence:
The population of the New York City area is well over 12 million. |