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narwhal
Definition:
(nou) small Arctic whale the male having a long spiral ivory tusk
Examples:
The narwhal is a large whale with a overgrown tooth.
Bowhead whale, narwhal, and walrus frequent the area.
Once a narwhal stabbed a pirate with its tusk.
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Common mistakes of narwhal pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "nar-WHAL". The correct pronunciation is ˈnɑr.wəl in US and ˈnɑː.wəl in UK. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Omitting the "w" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "narwhal" as "nar-al". This drops the "w" sound, leading to incorrect pronunciation. The correct form includes the "w" sound, as in ˈnɑr.wəl. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "w" clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in "narwhal" like the "a" in "cat". The correct vowel sound is more like "ah", as in ˈnɑr.wəl (US) and ˈnɑː.wəl (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel sound.
- Ignoring the silent "h": Learners sometimes pronounce the "h" in "narwhal", leading to "nar-hwal". The "h" is silent, and the correct pronunciation is ˈnɑr.wəl in US and ˈnɑː.wəl in UK. Tip: Focus on the "n" and "w" sounds without adding the "h".
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Some people stress the last syllable, saying "nar-wal". The correct pronunciation has a softer second syllable, as in ˈnɑr.wəl (US) and ˈnɑː.wəl (UK). Tip: Keep the second syllable light and quick.