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How to pronounce:
pale
Definition:
(nou) a wooden strip forming part of a fence
Phonetic Transcription:
peɪl
Examples:
She is still pale and wan from sickness.
Maleficent appears in the form of a tall, slender, pale green skinned woman.
He is bleached out, and has pale skin, dry, frizzled, white hair.
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Common mistakes of pale pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "pale" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." This leads to confusion with words like "pal." Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound /eɪ/ as in "day."
- Ignoring the silent "e": A common mistake is to pronounce the final "e" in "pale." This can make it sound like "pal." Tip: Remember that the "e" is silent, ensuring the ending is pronounced as /l/.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pa-le." "Pale" is a one-syllable word with stress on the first and only syllable. Tip: Emphasize the initial sound, /peɪl/.
- Confusing "pale" with "pail": Learners may mix up "pale" and "pail," leading to miscommunication. Both words sound similar, but "pail" has a different meaning. Tip: Practice the context to distinguish between /peɪl/ and /peɪl/.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some may pronounce "pale" as "pail" with an exaggerated "l" sound. This can alter the word's clarity. Tip: Keep the "l" sound soft and natural to maintain the correct pronunciation /peɪl/.