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reveille
Definition:
(nou) signal to wake up (nou) a signal to get up in the morning; in the military it is a bugle call at sunrise
Examples:
At 06 00 the survivors held reveille and prepared breakfast.
Every morning, campers are woken to reveille played on the bugle.
From reveille to taps, a bugle announced the task at hand.
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Common mistakes of reveille pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "rev-e-'llee" instead of the correct "'rev-ə-ˌli" (US) or "'rev-ə-ˌlaɪ" (UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to maintain proper pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Many pronounce "reveille" with an "ay" sound, saying "rev-ay-lee." The correct pronunciation is "'rev-ə-ˌli" (US) or "'rev-ə-ˌlaɪ" (UK). Tip: Practice the schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable.
- Ignoring the final sound: Some speakers omit the last syllable, saying "rev-eil." The correct forms are "'rev-ə-ˌli" (US) or "'rev-ə-ˌlaɪ" (UK). Tip: Always finish the word with a clear "lee" or "lie" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "v": Learners might emphasize the "v" too strongly, saying "'rev-VEE-lay." The correct pronunciation is "'rev-ə-ˌli" (US) or "'rev-ə-ˌlaɪ" (UK). Tip: Keep the "v" soft and balanced with the other sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "l": Some say "rev-e-'l" with a hard "l" sound. The correct pronunciation includes a softer "l" in "'rev-ə-ˌli" (US) or "'rev-ə-ˌlaɪ" (UK). Tip: Relax your tongue when pronouncing the "l" to sound more natural.