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fell
Definition:
(nou) the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) (nou) seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges (nou) the act of felling something (as a tree)
Phonetic Transcription:
fel
Examples:
Sydney fell on the sludge.
The balloon fell to the ground.
The people fell into dolor.
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Common mistakes of fell pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "fell" with a long vowel sound, like "fee-el." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /fɛl/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound, as in "bed."
- Confusing "fell" with "feel": A common mistake is to confuse "fell" with "feel," leading to the pronunciation /fiːl/. "Fell" should sound like /fɛl/. Tip: Remember that "fell" has a short vowel sound, while "feel" has a long one.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some speakers may overly stress the "l" sound in "fell," making it sound like /fɛlː/. The correct pronunciation is /fɛl/ without the prolonged "l." Tip: Keep the "l" sound light and quick.
- Dropping the initial consonant: Occasionally, learners might omit the initial "f," pronouncing it as "ell." This is incorrect. "Fell" should always begin with the "f" sound, /fɛl/. Tip: Practice saying "fell" with a clear "f" sound at the start.
- Mispronouncing with a diphthong: Some may pronounce "fell" with a diphthong, sounding like /feɪl/. The correct form is a single vowel sound, /fɛl/. Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel sound steady and short, avoiding any glide.