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quail
Definition:
(nou) flesh of quail; suitable for roasting or broiling if young; otherwise must be braised (nou) small gallinaceous game birds
Phonetic Transcription:
kweɪl
Examples:
The quail is a gamebird, as is the partridge.
But their right craft is of the partridge and of the quail.
I quail at the thought of participating.
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Common mistakes of quail pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "quail" with a long "a" sound, like "quale" /kwel/. Tip: Remember that the vowel sound is a diphthong, pronounced as /kwɛɪl/ in both US and UK English.
- Ignoring the "q" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "quail" starting with a "k" sound, saying "kwhail." Tip: Focus on the "kw" combination, which should be pronounced as /kw/ to maintain the correct sound.
- Overemphasizing the "l" sound: Some individuals pronounce "quail" with an exaggerated "l" at the end, making it sound like "quail-l." Tip: The "l" should be a soft ending, pronounced smoothly as part of /l/ without extra emphasis.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "quail" with "quell" or "quail" with "quail" (the bird) and "quail" (to shrink back). Tip: Pay attention to context and the distinct sounds in /kwɛɪl/ versus /kwɛl/.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "quail" as "kwail." Tip: The correct pronunciation has the primary stress on the first syllable, as in /ˈkwɛɪl/.