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metal
Definition:
(nou) any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc. (nou) a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmetəl
Examples:
This is the irony of the history of iron, the metal
Massive gold is the most malleable metal.
The gold represented a sacred metal and the passport for the afterlife.
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Common mistakes of metal pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "me-TAL" /mɛˈtæl/ instead of the correct first syllable stress "MET-al" /ˈmɛtəl/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for clarity.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "metal" with a long "e" sound, like "meetal" /ˈmiːtəl/. This is incorrect. The correct vowel sound is a short "e" as in "met" /mɛt/. Tip: Practice saying "met" to get the right sound.
- Incorrect final sound: Learners sometimes pronounce the last syllable as "uhl" instead of the correct "əl" /əl/. This makes it sound unnatural. Tip: Focus on softening the "t" and blending it into the final syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce "metal" with a strong "t" sound, sounding like "met-tuhl" /ˈmɛtəl/. This is not standard. Tip: Keep the "t" sound light and quick for a smoother pronunciation.
- Dropping the vowel: It's common to hear "metal" pronounced without the schwa sound, as "metl" /mɛtl/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Make sure to include the schwa sound in the second syllable for proper clarity.