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charcoal
Definition:
(nou) a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air (nou) a stick of black carbon material used for drawing (nou) a very dark grey color (nou) a drawing made with a stick of black carbon material
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtʃɑːkəʊl
Examples:
However, charcoal continued to be the fuel for the finery.
Deforesting for industrial uses like fuel and charcoal destroys the vegetation.
The charcoal represents the sinners.
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Common mistakes of charcoal pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "char-COAL" instead of the correct "CHAR-coal" (/ˈtʃɑːr.koʊl/ in US, /ˈtʃɑː.kɔːl/ in UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Omitting the "r" sound: Some people pronounce "charcoal" as "chacoal," dropping the "r" sound. This creates confusion in understanding. Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the "r" in "charcoal."
- Incorrect vowel sound: Learners often mispronounce the "a" in "charcoal" as a short "a," leading to "chackcoal." The correct pronunciation has a long "ah" sound. Tip: Practice saying "car" to get the right vowel sound.
- Confusing "coal" with "call": Some may pronounce "charcoal" as "char-call," which alters the meaning. The "coal" in "charcoal" should sound like "coal" (/koʊl/ in US, /kɔːl/ in UK). Tip: Focus on the "o" sound in "coal" to avoid this mistake.
- Varying the "ch" sound: A common error is pronouncing "charcoal" with a hard "k" sound, like "kharcoal." The "ch" should be pronounced as /tʃ/. Tip: Practice words like "cheese" to master the "ch" sound in "charcoal."