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channel
Definition:
(nou) a path over which electrical signals can pass (nou) a passage for water (or other fluids) to flow through (nou) a long narrow furrow cut either by a natural process (such as erosion) or by a tool (as e.g. a groove in a phonograph record) (nou) a deep and relatively narrow body of water (as in a river or a harbor or a strait linking two larger bodies) that allows the best passage for vessels (nou) a means of communication or access (nou) a bodily passage or tube lined with epithelial cells and conveying a secretion or other substance (nou) a television station and its programs (nou) a way of selling a company's product either directly or via distributors
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʃænəl
Examples:
The source for the article is the website of the internet TV channel itself.
The bridging channel connects the supply channel with the distributor channel.
The channel is the first nationwide channel in Finland.
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Common mistakes of channel pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "chan-EL." The correct pronunciation is ˈtʃæn.əl in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, "chan."
- Overemphasizing the "ch": A common mistake is pronouncing "channel" with an exaggerated "ch" sound, like "CHA-nel." The correct sound is softer, as in ˈtʃæn.əl. Tip: Practice a gentle "ch" sound followed by a smooth transition to "an."
- Ignoring the schwa: Some may omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "chan-l." In reality, the second syllable contains a schwa, pronounced as ˈtʃæn.əl. Tip: Focus on the subtle "əl" sound to improve clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix "channel" with "candle," leading to mispronunciation. "Channel" is pronounced ˈtʃæn.əl, while "candle" is ˈkænd.əl. Tip: Pay attention to the initial sounds: "ch" in "channel" and "k" in "candle."
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the "a" in "channel" like the "a" in "cat," saying "chan-nel." The correct vowel sound is the short "a" as in ˈtʃæn.əl. Tip: Practice the "a" in "channel" by comparing it to "man" or "pan."