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camel
Definition:
(nou) cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkæməl
Examples:
Look at the picture of the camel.
Even the camel and llama can interbreed.
In the desert camel the companion of the lonely wanderer.
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Common mistakes of camel pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ca-MEL" instead of the correct pronunciation "CAM-el" (ˈkæm.əl). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Many people pronounce "camel" with a long "a" sound, like "kay-mel." The correct pronunciation has a short "a" sound, as in "cat" (ˈkæm). Tip: Practice saying "cat" and then transition to "camel."
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some speakers pronounce the "l" at the end too strongly, making it sound like "cam-el." The correct pronunciation has a softer "l" sound (ˈkæm.əl). Tip: Keep the "l" light and quick.
- Dropping the schwa: Learners might omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "cam" instead of "camel" (ˈkæm.əl). Tip: Remember that the schwa is a neutral sound and should be included for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the initial consonant: Some may say "samel" instead of "camel," confusing the initial consonant sounds. The correct pronunciation starts with a hard "k" sound (ˈkæm.əl). Tip: Practice with words like "cat" and "kite" to reinforce the "k" sound.