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mackerel
Definition:
(nou) flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish (nou) any of various fishes of the family Scombridae
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmækrəl
Examples:
The sea was rich with oysters, tunny fish and mackerel.
The fish caught from the pier consist mostly of mackerel.
They feed on tuna and mackerel, some of the fastest fish in the Ocean.
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Common mistakes of mackerel pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place the stress on the second syllable, saying "mak-ˈer-el". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is "ˈmæk.ər.əl" in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Missing the schwa sound: Many forget the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "ˈmæk.ɹel" instead of "ˈmæk.ər.əl". This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Remember that the second syllable should be a quick, unstressed sound.
- Overemphasizing "k": Some speakers pronounce "mackerel" with a strong "k" sound, like "ˈmæk.ɪ.ɹəl". This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "k" sound soft and blend it smoothly with the following vowel.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Learners may say "mackerel" as "ˈmæk.ər.ɪl", adding an extra vowel sound. The correct form ends with "əl". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to get used to the final syllable's sound.
- Ignoring the silent letters: Some may pronounce "mackerel" as "ˈmæk.ɪ.ɹəl", including the "c". The correct pronunciation omits the "c" sound. Tip: Pay attention to the spelling and focus on the sounds you actually pronounce.