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bagel
Definition:
(nou) glazed yeast-raised doughnut-shaped roll with hard crust
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Common mistakes of bagel pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ba-GEL" instead of "BAG-el". The correct stress is on the first syllable in both US /ˈbeɪɡəl/ and UK /ˈbeɪɡəl/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce "bagel" with a short "a" sound, like "baggul". This is incorrect; the vowel sound is a long "a" as in "day". Tip: Practice saying "bay" to get the correct vowel sound.
- Final "l" sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "l" sound, resulting in "bag" instead of "bagel". This can happen in fast speech. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "l" clearly at the end of "bagel".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners shorten the "a" sound in "bagel", saying it like "baggul". This creates confusion. The correct pronunciation features a long "a" sound. Tip: Extend the "a" sound to match "day" when pronouncing "bagel".
- Regional variations: In some regions, "bagel" may be pronounced differently, leading to misunderstandings. While the standard is /ˈbeɪɡəl/, some might say /ˈbæɡəl/. Tip: Listen to native speakers from different areas to understand these variations.