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How to pronounce:
boil
Definition:
(nou) a painful sore with a hard core filled with pus (nou) the temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level
Phonetic Transcription:
boɪl
Examples:
Put all the ingredients in to the inner pot and bring it to the boil.
It was like the old illustration of the frog in the pot of water set to boil.
Just as the coffee comes to the boil, the pot is removed from the heat.
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Common mistakes of boil pronunciation
- Dropping the "b": Some learners may pronounce "boil" as "oil," omitting the initial "b" sound. This leads to confusion with similar words. Tip: Emphasize the "b" sound at the beginning, pronounced as /bɔɪl/ in both US and UK English.
- Misplacing the vowel sound: A common mistake is mispronouncing the vowel in "boil," saying it as "bowl" or "bile." This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Focus on the diphthong /ɔɪ/, ensuring it glides smoothly from "b" to "l."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may stress the second syllable, saying "boil" as /bɔɪl/ with emphasis on "il." This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "boil" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is on the whole word.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners might add an unnecessary vowel sound at the end, pronouncing it as "boila." This can make it sound awkward. Tip: Practice saying "boil" clearly without adding any extra sounds, keeping it concise.
- Confusing with "boil" and "bile": Some might confuse "boil" with "bile," mispronouncing them interchangeably. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Distinguish between the two by practicing their definitions and ensuring correct pronunciation: "boil" /bɔɪl/ and "bile" /baɪl/.