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hull
Definition:
(nou) dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut (nou) persistent enlarged calyx at base of e.g. a strawberry or raspberry (nou) United States naval officer who commanded the `Constitution' during the War of 1812 and won a series of brilliant victories against the British (1773-1843) (nou) United States diplomat who did the groundwork for creating the United Nations (1871-1955) (nou) a large fishing port in northeastern England (nou) the frame or body of ship
Phonetic Transcription:
hʌl
Examples:
The seawater intakes are located in the hull of the ship.
This was secreted next to the inner hull of the ship.
The main body and the deck of the hull are separately vacuum formed.
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Common mistakes of hull pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners confuse the vowel in "hull" with the sound in "hall." "Hull" is pronounced with a short "u" sound /hʌl/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the "u" sound, similar to "cup."
- Overemphasizing the "h": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "h" sound at the beginning. "Hull" should have a soft "h" /hʌl/, not a strong "h" as in "hat." Tip: Keep the "h" light and quick.
- Incorrect final consonant sound: Some might pronounce "hull" with a more pronounced "l" sound, making it sound like "hull" /hʌl/ instead of the softer ending. Tip: Ensure the "l" is subtle and blends smoothly.
- Confusing "hull" with "hullabaloo": Learners sometimes mispronounce "hull" as if it has more syllables, similar to "hullabaloo." "Hull" is a single-syllable word /hʌl/. Tip: Remember to keep it short and concise, just one beat.
- Mixing up with "hole": Some people mistakenly pronounce "hull" like "hole," leading to confusion. "Hull" has a distinct sound /hʌl/, while "hole" uses a long "o" /hoʊl/. Tip: Practice differentiating the vowel sounds to avoid this mix-up.