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soil
Definition:
(nou) the state of being covered with unclean things (nou) the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock (nou) material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use) (nou) the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state
Phonetic Transcription:
soɪl
Examples:
The soil is tilled to soften the ground.
The spores land on the soil and germinate.
The soil becomes partly marshy in the lower grounds.
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Common mistakes of soil pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "soil" with a long "o" sound, as in "soal". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /sɔɪl/ in UK and /sɔɪl/ in US. Tip: Focus on the diphthong "oi" to ensure clarity.
- Ignoring the "s" sound: A common mistake is to drop the initial "s" sound, resulting in "oil". This mispronunciation alters the meaning entirely. The correct pronunciation starts with /s/. Tip: Emphasize the "s" at the beginning to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some may exaggerate the "l" sound at the end, making it sound like "soyl". This is not how "soil" is pronounced. The correct ending is softer, as in /sɔɪl/. Tip: Keep the "l" light and natural.
- Incorrect syllable stress: Learners might stress the wrong syllable, saying "SOIL" instead of the correct pronunciation, which has no syllable stress change. Both US and UK pronunciation stress the same way. Tip: Remember, "soil" is a single-syllable word; keep it simple.
- Confusing with similar words: Some might confuse "soil" with "soul" due to the similar sounds. "Soul" is pronounced /soʊl/ in US and UK. Tip: Practice distinguishing between the "oi" in "soil" and the "ou" in "soul" to enhance clarity.