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fuel
Definition:
(nou) a substance that can be consumed to produce energy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfjuːəl
Examples:
The vapor fuel is fed to a carburetor designed for the use of gas vapor fuel.
It used a supply of good liquid oil, such as spermaceti whale oil as the fuel.
The hot fuel gas fluidizes the raw shale in the pyrolyzer.
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Common mistakes of fuel pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing "fuel" as /fjʊˈɛl/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈfjul/ in US and /ˈfjʊəl/ in UK.
- Vowel confusion: It's common to confuse the vowel sound in "fuel" with other similar words. For instance, saying /fjuːl/ instead of /fjʊəl/. Tip: Focus on the "u" sound, which is a short vowel in UK pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "f": Some speakers may overly stress the "f" sound, making it sound harsh. Tip: Keep the "f" soft and smooth to ensure clarity in pronunciation.
- Dropping the "l": A frequent mistake is omitting the "l" at the end, resulting in "fue." Tip: Always pronounce the "l" clearly to maintain the integrity of "fuel."
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes pronounce "fuel" with a long vowel sound, like /fjuːl/. Tip: Pay attention to the subtle difference in vowel length to achieve the correct sound.