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How do you pronounce Qikiqtaaluk?

The correct pronunciation of Qikiqtaaluk is:

Kee-kee-ta-look

Here's a breakdown:

* Q: Pronounced like a "k" sound

* i: Pronounced like the "i" in "machine"

* q: Again, pronounced like a "k" sound

* ta: Pronounced like "ta" in "table"

* a: Pronounced like the "a" in "father"

* lu: Pronounced like "loo" in "balloon"

Important Note: The stress is on the second syllable (qi).

Fun fact: Qikiqtaaluk is the Inuktitut word for "big island," and is the name of the largest island in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

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