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fall
Definition:
(nou) the season when the leaves fall from the trees (nou) a sudden drop from an upright position (nou) the lapse of mankind into sinfulness because of the sin of Adam and Eve (nou) a downward slope or bend (nou) a lapse into sin; a loss of innocence or of chastity (nou) a sudden decline in strength or number or importance (nou) a movement downward (nou) the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) (nou) the time of day immediately following sunset (nou) when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat (nou) a free and rapid descent by the force of gravity (nou) a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity
Phonetic Transcription:
fɔːl
Examples:
It's the dying of the leaves in the fall.
In the fall, ginkgo leaves are useless.
The leaves turn scarlet in the fall.
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Common mistakes of fall pronunciation
- Misplacing vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "fall" with a long "a" sound, like "fahl". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /fɔl/ in US English and /fɔːl/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound.
- Ignoring the "l": A common mistake is to drop the "l" sound at the end, saying "faw". This can lead to misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation includes a clear "l" sound, as in /fɔl/ (US) and /fɔːl/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "l" clearly after the vowel.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fal-LOH". "Fall" is a one-syllable word, so the stress should be on the only syllable: /fɔl/ (US) and /fɔːl/ (UK). Tip: Remember, it's a single syllable!
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix up "fall" with "full", leading to mispronunciation. "Fall" is pronounced /fɔl/ (US) and /fɔːl/ (UK), while "full" is /fʊl/. Tip: Practice saying both words in pairs to hear the differences.
- Overemphasizing the "f": Some may pronounce "fall" with an exaggerated "f" sound, making it sound like "fahll". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is smoother: /fɔl/ (US) and /fɔːl/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "f" sound light and fluid.