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How to pronounce:
sell
Definition:
(nou) the activity of persuading someone to buy
Phonetic Transcription:
sel
Examples:
The buyer has the right to sell the stock at strike price.
The store will sell wines by the case to the public at wholesale prices.
They might sell the same company when the price was agreeable.
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Common mistakes of sell pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "sell" with a long vowel sound, like "sail." This is incorrect. In IPA, "sell" is /sɛl/ (US) and /sɛl/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "s": A common mistake is stressing the "s" too much, making it sound like "ssell." This can confuse listeners. The correct pronunciation is /sɛl/. Tip: Keep the "s" soft and smooth.
- Ignoring the final consonant: Some speakers drop the final "l," saying "se." This can lead to misunderstandings. In IPA, "sell" should always end with /l/. Tip: Practice saying the full word clearly.
- Confusing with "cell": Learners sometimes mix up "sell" and "cell," pronouncing them the same way. However, "sell" is /sɛl/ and "cell" is /sɛl/ as well, but context matters. Tip: Use sentences to practice contextually.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "sell" as if it were a two-syllable word. "Sell" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /sɛl/. Tip: Remember, it's one syllable with no stress shift.