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How do you pronounce aborigine?

The correct pronunciation of "aborigine" is:

ab-uh-RIJ-uh-nee

Here's a breakdown of the sounds:

* ab- : as in "ab"

* uh- : as in "up"

* RIJ- : as in "ridge"

* uh-nee : as in "knee"

Important Note: It is considered disrespectful and outdated to use the term "aborigine" to refer to Indigenous Australians. The preferred term is "Aboriginal" (pronounced ab-uh-RIJ-uh-nul).

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