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shawl
Definition:
(nou) cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders
Examples:
The shawl is usually the most extravagant piece.
The silk also increases the strength of the shawl.
I use the end of the shawl to clean the rusty top.
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Common mistakes of shawl pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some may pronounce "shawl" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying /ʃɔl/ instead of /ʃɔːl/ (UK) or /ʃɔl/ (US). Tip: Focus on elongating the "aw" sound in "shawl."
- Ignoring the initial consonant: A common mistake is to drop the initial "sh" sound, saying "awl" instead of "shawl." This changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Practice the "sh" sound by saying "she" before "shawl."
- Confusing with similar words: Some people confuse "shawl" with "sawl," which has a different meaning. The pronunciation differs in vowel sounds. Tip: Remember that "shawl" has a longer "aw" sound, as in "law."
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "SHAWL" instead of the correct pronunciation, which has no secondary stress. Tip: Emphasize the single syllable evenly without extra stress.
- Overemphasizing the "l": It's common to overemphasize the "l" in "shawl," making it sound like "shawl-l." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the "l" sound soft and smooth at the end of the word.