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owl
Definition:
(nou) nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
Phonetic Transcription:
aʊl
Examples:
One of the known birds is the snowy owl.
The dog was transfigured into an owl.
The owl is nocturnal, and the rooster diurnal.
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Common mistakes of owl pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "owl" as /oʊl/, using a long "o" sound. This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /aʊl/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "ow" as in "how".
- Ignoring the "l" sound: A common mistake is to say "owl" without clearly articulating the "l" at the end, making it sound like "ow". This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "l" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some speakers incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "o-WL". "Owl" is a single-syllable word, so the stress falls on the only syllable. Tip: Remember that "owl" has just one syllable: /aʊl/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "owl" with "al" or "awl", which have different meanings and pronunciations. "Al" is pronounced /æl/, and "awl" is /ɔl/. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to distinguish between them.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some people pronounce "owl" with an exaggerated "w" sound, leading to "ow-wl". This is not standard. Tip: Practice saying "owl" smoothly, focusing on the diphthong without adding extra sounds.