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How to pronounce:
call
Definition:
(nou) a telephone connection (nou) a special disposition (as if from a divine source) to pursue a particular course (nou) a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition (nou) a demand especially in the phrase (nou) the characteristic sound produced by a bird (nou) a brief social visit (nou) a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement (nou) a demand for a show of hands in a card game (nou) a request (nou) an instruction that interrupts the program being executed (nou) a visit in an official or professional capacity (nou) the decision made by an umpire or referee (nou) the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
Phonetic Transcription:
kɔːl
Examples:
A disposable phone in the mail and call me.
A hysterical phone call comes in to the office.
It was rude to disconnect the phone call like that.
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Common mistakes of call pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "call" with a short "a" sound, as in "cat." The correct pronunciation uses the open back rounded vowel /ɔː/ in UK and /ɑ/ in US. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference.
- Misplaced stress: A common mistake is placing stress incorrectly on "call." The primary stress is on the single syllable, pronounced /kɔːl/ in UK and /kɑl/ in US. Tip: Emphasize the entire word rather than stressing any part of it.
- Over-articulating "l": Some might over-emphasize the "l" sound at the end of "call," making it sound too heavy. The correct pronunciation has a lighter "l" sound, /l/. Tip: Practice saying "call" quickly to achieve a natural flow.
- Adding an extra vowel: Learners sometimes add an unnecessary vowel sound, pronouncing it as "cawl." The correct pronunciation is without an extra vowel, simply /kɔːl/ in UK and /kɑl/ in US. Tip: Focus on the smooth transition from "c" to "l."
- Confusing with similar words: "Call" may be confused with "coal" or "cawl." Each has distinct vowel sounds: /kɔːl/ for "call," /koʊl/ for "coal," and /kɔːl/ for "cawl" in UK. Tip: Practice minimal pairs to distinguish between them.