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herbal
Definition:
(nou) tea-like drink made of leaves of various herbs
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɜːbəl
Examples:
It is widely used for herbal remedies with emollient and astringent properties.
The aroma of Roussanne is often reminiscent of a flowery herbal tea.
The pungent, scented leaves and flowers are used in herbal teas.
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Common mistakes of herbal pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "her-BAL" instead of "HER-bal". Tip: Remember that in "herbal" (ˈhɜr.bəl in US, ˈhɜː.bəl in UK), the first syllable carries the primary stress.
- Omitting the "h": Some speakers pronounce "herbal" as "erbal", dropping the "h". Tip: Always pronounce the "h" sound at the beginning, as in "her" (hɜr in US, hɜː in UK) to maintain clarity.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "e" in "herbal" may be pronounced incorrectly as a long vowel, resulting in "her-baal". Tip: Use a short vowel sound, as in "her" (hɜr in US, hɜː in UK), to ensure correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect final syllable: Some may pronounce "herbal" with an emphasis on the "bal", saying "her-bahl". Tip: Focus on the unstressed "bəl" ending, which should be softer and shorter, making it sound like "bəl".
- Mixing up variants: Learners might not realize that "herbal" can have slight variations in pronunciation between US and UK English. Tip: Practice both pronunciations, noting the differences: "hɜr.bəl" in US versus "hɜː.bəl" in UK.