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pool
Definition:
(nou) an excavation that is (usually) filled with water (nou) a small lake (nou) an organization of people or resources that can be shared (nou) an association of companies for some definite purpose (nou) any communal combination of funds (nou) a small body of standing water (rainwater) or other liquid (nou) the combined stakes of the betters (nou) something resembling a pool of liquid (nou) any of various games played on a pool table having 6 pockets
Phonetic Transcription:
puːl
Examples:
The deeper the pool, the bluer the water.
The shape of the water pool is spherical.
At the foot of the canal opposite the Building the water ends in a pool.
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Common mistakes of pool pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "pool" with a short vowel sound, like "puhl" /pʊl/. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Focus on the long "oo" sound /uː/ in "pool".
- Overemphasizing the "p": A common mistake is to stress the "p" too much, making it sound harsh, like "ppool". This can distort the word. Tip: Keep the "p" soft and blend it smoothly with the vowel sound.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "poo-l". However, "pool" is a single syllable word /puːl/. Tip: Remember that "pool" is one syllable, so stress it evenly.
- Confusing with "pull": Learners sometimes mix up "pool" with "pull" /pʊl/, leading to miscommunication. Tip: Distinguish by practicing the long "oo" sound in "pool" compared to the short "u" in "pull".
- Ignoring the ending sound: Some people tend to drop the ending "l" sound, saying "poo". This can make the word unclear. Tip: Always pronounce the "l" at the end of "pool" clearly to ensure proper understanding.