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babel
Definition:
(nou) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another (nou) a confusion of voices and other sounds
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It seems to be a babel fish translation.
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Common mistakes of babel pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈbeɪ.bəl/ instead of the correct /ˈbæ.bəl/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "ba" when saying "babel".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is using a long vowel sound, pronouncing "babel" as /ˈbeɪ.bəl/. The correct sound is short, as in /ˈbæ.bəl/. Tip: Focus on a short "a" sound, like in "cat".
- Overemphasizing the second syllable: Some people say "babel" with too much emphasis on the second syllable, making it sound like /bəˈbɛl/. The right pronunciation is /ˈbæ.bəl/. Tip: Keep the second syllable light and quick.
- Confusing with "babe": Learners may confuse "babel" with "babe," pronouncing it as /beɪbəl/. However, "babel" should be pronounced /ˈbæ.bəl/. Tip: Distinguish the sounds by practicing the "a" in "babel" versus the "a" in "babe".
- Adding an extra syllable: Some might mistakenly pronounce "babel" as /ˈbæ.bəl.ə/, adding an unnecessary third syllable. The correct pronunciation is /ˈbæ.bəl/. Tip: Keep it simple with just two syllables.