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female
Definition:
(nou) an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa) (nou) a person who belongs to the sex that can have babies
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfiːmeɪl
Examples:
The female equivalent of testosterone is estrogen, the female sex hormone.
The female is the more brightly coloured of the sexes, and initiates courtship.
The term carries an implication of a voluptuous female sex icon.
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Common mistakes of female pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "fe-MA-le" instead of "FE-ma-le". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA /ˈfiːmeɪl/ in US English and /ˈfiːmeɪl/ in UK English.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some might pronounce the "e" in "female" as a short vowel sound, saying "fem-uhl" instead of the correct long "ee" sound. Tip: Focus on the long "ee" sound /iː/ in the first syllable.
- Final "l" pronunciation: A common mistake is to drop the "l" sound at the end, pronouncing it as "fee-mae". Tip: Ensure you articulate the final "l" clearly, as in /ˈfiːmeɪl/, to avoid sounding incomplete.
- Mispronouncing "female" as "fem-ale": Some learners may mistakenly pronounce "female" with a distinct "a" sound, sounding like "fem-ale". Tip: Practice the correct pronunciation /ˈfiːmeɪl/ to maintain the integrity of the vowel sounds.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some may stress both syllables equally, saying "FE-MA-le". Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the first syllable only, as indicated in the IPA /ˈfiːmeɪl/, to sound more natural.