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caracal
Definition:
(nou) of deserts of northern Africa and southern Asia
Examples:
The caracal is in length, with a tail.
A servical is a cross between a male serval and a female caracal.
A male caracal crossed with a female serval is called a caraval.
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Common mistakes of caracal pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "car-a-CAL". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkær.ə.kəl/ in both US and UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "car" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat", resulting in "cah-ra-cal". The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" as in "cat": /ˈkær.ə.kəl/. Tip: Focus on the "æ" sound in the first syllable.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is saying "CAR-cal" and dropping the second syllable. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /ˈkær.ə.kəl/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to include every part.
- Confusing with similar words: People might confuse "caracal" with words like "caracal" or "caracal". The correct pronunciation is distinct: /ˈkær.ə.kəl/. Tip: Listen to audio examples to differentiate between similar-sounding words.
- Mispronouncing the final "l": Some may pronounce "caracal" with a silent "l", resulting in "car-ac-a". The correct pronunciation includes the final "l": /ˈkær.ə.kəl/. Tip: Ensure the "l" is pronounced clearly at the end.