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aisle
Definition:
(nou) a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods) (nou) passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores (nou) part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns
Phonetic Transcription:
aɪl
Examples:
The options are burgeoning in every aisle of the supermarket.
The tower is at the west end of the south aisle.
At the west end of the south aisle is the south porch.
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Common mistakes of aisle pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "aisle" as "aɪl" instead of the correct "aɪl" (US) and "aɪəl" (UK). This mistake can change the meaning. Tip: Focus on the "ai" producing the "aɪ" sound.
- Ignoring silent letters: Many people mistakenly pronounce the "s" in "aisle" as "aisle" [ˈaɪsəl]. Remember, the "s" is silent. Tip: Practice saying "aisle" without the "s" to reinforce the correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "aɪ-ˈsəl". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈaɪl". Tip: Emphasize the first syllable when practicing.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Learners sometimes pronounce "aisle" as "aɪl" with an exaggerated "l" sound. This can lead to awkwardness. Tip: Keep the "l" soft and natural to sound fluent.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "aisle" with "isle" [aɪl], leading to miscommunication. Both words sound alike but have different meanings. Tip: Practice using them in sentences to distinguish their meanings and pronunciations.