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calais
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(nou) a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England; in 1347 it was captured by the English king Edward III after a long siege and remained in English hands until it was recaptured by the French king
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Common mistakes of calais pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cal-AY". The correct pronunciation is ˈkæl.eɪ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable for accuracy.
- Vowel sound confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing "calais" with a short "a" sound, like "cat". The correct sound is the long "a" as in "day" (ˈkæl.eɪ). Tip: Practice saying "day" to get the vowel right.
- Ignoring the silent letters: Many forget that the "s" in "calais" is silent, leading to mispronunciations like "cal-ais". The correct pronunciation is ˈkæl.eɪ. Tip: Remember that "s" is silent, just like in "island".
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some might pronounce "calais" with a strong "l" sound, making it sound awkward. The correct pronunciation is smooth and fluid: ˈkæl.eɪ. Tip: Keep the "l" subtle and blend it with the vowels.
- Mispronouncing the final sound: A frequent error is adding an extra vowel sound at the end, saying "calais-uh". The correct form ends at the "ay" sound (ˈkæl.eɪ). Tip: Practice ending firmly on the "ay" to avoid adding extra sounds.