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pull
Definition:
(nou) the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you (nou) the force used in pulling (nou) special advantage or influence (nou) a device used for pulling something (nou) a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments (nou) a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) (nou) a sustained effort
Phonetic Transcription:
pʊl
Examples:
The centrifugal force will pull the string taut.
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Common mistakes of pull pronunciation
- Vowel sound confusion: Many learners pronounce "pull" with a long "u" sound as in "pool" /puːl/. This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is with a short "u" sound /pʊl/. Tip: Practice by saying "put" and then "pull" to hear the difference.
- Dropping the "l": Some speakers omit the "l" sound at the end of "pull," saying /pʊ/. This can lead to misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation includes the "l" /pʊl/. Tip: Emphasize the "l" by prolonging it slightly when practicing.
- Incorrect stress placement: Learners often stress the wrong syllable, saying "pull" as if it has two syllables. However, "pull" is a single-syllable word /pʊl/. Tip: Focus on keeping it short and concise to maintain the correct stress.
- Mispronouncing the "p" sound: Some might say "pull" with a softer "p," sounding like /bʊl/. This changes the word entirely. The correct pronunciation starts with a strong "p" /pʊl/. Tip: Practice saying "pat" before "pull" to strengthen your "p" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "pull" with "pall" /pɔːl/ or "pall" /pæl/. This can lead to miscommunication. The correct pronunciation of "pull" is /pʊl/. Tip: Create sentences using both words to differentiate their sounds clearly.