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How to pronounce:
hail
Definition:
(nou) precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents (nou) many objects thrown forcefully through the air (nou) enthusiastic greeting
Phonetic Transcription:
heɪl
Examples:
The storm caused a few bursts of pea sized hail and gusty winds at times.
The roar of the hail was unbelievable
The hail of fire strikes the seas.
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Common mistakes of hail pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "hail" with a short vowel sound, like /hɛl/. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "hail" has a long "a" sound, represented as /heɪl/.
- Ignoring the initial "h": A common mistake is to omit the "h" sound at the beginning, saying "ail" instead. This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always pronounce the "h" clearly, as in /heɪl/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "hail" as if it has two syllables. This is incorrect. Tip: "Hail" is a single-syllable word, pronounced as /heɪl/ with primary stress on the first syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "hail" with "hale," which sounds similar but has a different meaning. Tip: Pay attention to context and remember that "hail" refers to precipitation, pronounced /heɪl/.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some speakers might over-pronounce the "l" at the end of "hail," making it sound too heavy. Tip: Keep the "l" light and natural, as in /heɪl/, to ensure clarity.