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foal

Definition:

(nou) a young horse

Phonetic Transcription:

fəʊl

Examples:

The filly is the second foal out of the unraced Rahy mares.

Signorinetta was the resultant foal.

The foal began racing in the year 2006.

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Common mistakes of foal pronunciation

  1. Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "foal" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /foʊl/ instead of the correct /foʊl/ (US) or /fəʊl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the long "o" sound, ensuring it is clear and distinct.
  2. Ignoring the "l" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "l" at the end, saying "foa" instead of "foal." This alters the meaning entirely. Tip: Practice ending with a strong "l" sound to maintain clarity.
  3. Overemphasizing the "f" sound: Some may pronounce "foal" with an exaggerated "f," making it sound harsh, like "foal" instead of the softer /foʊl/ (US) or /fəʊl/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "f" sound gentle and smooth to sound more natural.
  4. Confusing with "fall": Learners sometimes confuse "foal" with "fall," pronouncing them similarly. "Foal" should be pronounced /foʊl/ (US) or /fəʊl/ (UK), while "fall" has a different vowel sound. Tip: Listen to the differences in vowel sounds to avoid this mix-up.
  5. Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress "foal" as if it has two syllables, saying "fo-al." The correct pronunciation is one syllable: /foʊl/ (US) or /fəʊl/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "foal" is a single syllable word to ensure proper stress.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "foal"?

The word "foal" is pronounced as /foʊl/ in both American and British English. It has one syllable and the vowel sound is a long "o" as in "go."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "foal" between American and British English?

No, there is no significant difference in the pronunciation of "foal" between American and British English. Both dialects pronounce it as /foʊl/.

What is the stress pattern in the word "foal"?

The word "foal" has a primary stress on the only syllable, making it /foʊl/. There are no secondary stresses or syllables in this word.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "foal"?

A common mistake is pronouncing "foal" with a short "o" sound, like in "fall." Remember to use the long "o" sound as in "go" for correct pronunciation, /foʊl/.
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