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rachel
Definition:
(nou) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
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The rachel haircut was common during the mid 1990s to the mid 2000s.
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Common mistakes of rachel pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ra-ˈchel". The correct pronunciation is "ˈreɪ.tʃəl" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": A common mistake is pronouncing "rachel" with an exaggerated "ch" sound, like "ˈreɪ.tʃɛl". The correct sound is softer, as in "ˈreɪ.tʃəl". Tip: Keep the "ch" sound crisp and light.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some might pronounce "rachel" with a short "a", saying "ˈræ.tʃəl". The correct pronunciation uses a long "a" sound, "ˈreɪ.tʃəl". Tip: Focus on the long "a" to sound more accurate.
- Omitting the final "l": Some may drop the "l", pronouncing it as "ˈreɪ.tʃə". It's important to articulate the "l" at the end, resulting in "ˈreɪ.tʃəl". Tip: Practice saying the full word to ensure the final sound is clear.
- Adding an extra syllable: A few might mistakenly say "ˈreɪ.tʃə.l" with three syllables. The correct pronunciation has only two syllables: "ˈreɪ.tʃəl". Tip: Break it down into two distinct parts to avoid adding an extra syllable.