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hell
Definition:
(nou) any place of pain and turmoil; (nou) a cause of difficulty and suffering (nou) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment- John Milton (nou) the world of the dead-Theognis (nou) violent and excited activity (nou) noisy and unrestrained mischief
Phonetic Transcription:
hel
Examples:
Welkin is the opposite of hell.
In hell, there is weeping and gnashing of teeth.
The crowd was hollering and raising hell.
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Common mistakes of hell pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners may pronounce "hell" with a long vowel sound, like "hayl". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation uses a short "e" sound, represented as /hɛl/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on keeping the vowel short and relaxed.
- Dropping the "h": A common mistake is to omit the initial "h" sound, saying "ell" instead of "hell". This changes the word entirely. The "h" should be clearly pronounced as /h/. Tip: Practice by emphasizing the "h" at the beginning of the word.
- Misplacing stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable or pronounce it as two syllables, saying "he-l" instead of "hell". The word is monosyllabic with primary stress on the first and only syllable, /hɛl/. Tip: Remember that "hell" has just one syllable.
- Incorrect ending sound: Learners might pronounce "hell" with a hard "t" sound at the end, saying "helt". The correct ending is a soft "l" sound, /hɛl/. Tip: Practice saying "hell" while focusing on the smooth transition to the "l" sound.
- Regional accents: In some accents, "hell" may sound different, which can confuse learners. For example, in certain dialects, it may sound like "hal". The standard pronunciation is /hɛl/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to familiarize yourself with the standard pronunciation.