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offal
Definition:
(nou) viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɒfəl
Examples:
Tripe is a type of edible offal from the stomachs of various domestic animals.
Calf offal is also widely regarded as the most prized of animal offal.
It is known for its appealing smell of offal.
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Common mistakes of offal pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "off-AL" instead of "OFF-al". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated in IPA: /ˈɔfəl/ (US) and /ˈɒfəl/ (UK).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "o" in "offal". Some might say "aw" instead of the correct "ah". Tip: Focus on producing the short "o" sound, similar to "awe" but shorter.
- Overemphasizing the "f": Learners sometimes pronounce "offal" with a heavy emphasis on the "f", making it sound like "off-fal". Tip: Keep the "f" sound light and smooth, as in /ˈɔfəl/ (US) and /ˈɒfəl/ (UK).
- Adding extra syllables: Some may mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "off-uhl". Tip: Stick to the two-syllable pronunciation and ensure it flows as /ˈɔfəl/ (US) and /ˈɒfəl/ (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "offal" with "awful", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the distinct sounds; "offal" starts with "off" while "awful" starts with "aw".