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How to pronounce:
feel
Definition:
(nou) an intuitive awareness or ; (nou) the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people (nou) a property perceived by touch (nou) manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure
Phonetic Transcription:
fiːl
Examples:
The experience was to feel the relief when they removed their backpacks.
I hope you feel that, and that this makes the experience gratifying for you.
I am heartened to see that you feel the same way.
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Common mistakes of feel pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "feel" with a short vowel sound, like "i" in "fit." The correct pronunciation uses a long "ee" sound, represented as /fiːl/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Practice stretching the vowel sound to distinguish it.
- Misplacing the stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "feel" like "fee-l." However, "feel" is a one-syllable word with the primary stress on the only syllable: /fiːl/. Tip: Focus on saying it as a single, smooth sound.
- Adding extra sounds: Some learners may add an unnecessary "uh" sound before saying "feel," resulting in "uh-feel." This is incorrect, as "feel" is pronounced without any extra sounds: /fiːl/. Tip: Pay attention to your mouth's position and keep it relaxed when saying the word.
- Confusing with similar words: "Feel" can be confused with "fill" due to similar sounds. "Feel" has a long "ee" sound, while "fill" uses a short "i" sound, pronounced as /fɪl/. Tip: Practice minimal pairs like "feel" and "fill" to improve your listening and speaking skills.
- Overemphasizing the "f" sound: Some learners may overemphasize the "f" in "feel," making it sound harsh or exaggerated. The correct pronunciation is softer, /fiːl/. Tip: Relax your lips and teeth when producing the "f" sound for a smoother pronunciation.