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fennel
Definition:
(nou) any of several aromatic herbs having edible seeds and leaves and stems (nou) aromatic bulbous stem base eaten cooked or raw in salads (nou) leaves used for seasoning (nou) fennel seeds are ground and used as a spice or as an ingredient of a spice mixture
Examples:
The best was sea bass plated with savory fennel and honeyed squash.
For the filling, strip and discard the casings from the sausages, and mix the meat with fennel seeds, mince and breadcrumbs.
As such, they are associated with quartz and fennel.
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Common mistakes of fennel pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fe-NNEL". In both US and UK English, the correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈfɛn.əl/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "fennel".
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "fennel" with a long "e" sound, as in "fee-nel". The correct pronunciation has a short "e" sound: /ˈfɛn.əl/. Tip: Practice saying "pen" to get the right short vowel sound.
- Omitting the final syllable: Some speakers tend to drop the last syllable, saying "fen". The full pronunciation includes both syllables: /ˈfɛn.əl/. Tip: Always pronounce both syllables clearly to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "fennel" with "final", saying "fye-nal". The correct pronunciation for "fennel" is /ˈfɛn.əl/, not to be mixed with "final". Tip: Focus on the "e" sound in "fennel" to distinguish it from similar words.
- Mispronouncing the "n" sound: Some might pronounce "fennel" with a nasal "m" sound, saying "femmel". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "n": /ˈfɛn.əl/. Tip: Practice the "n" sound by repeating words like "net" or "nice".