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How to pronounce:
tall
Definition:
(nou) a garment size for a tall person
Phonetic Transcription:
tɔːl
Examples:
In these conditions, trees grow tall and thrive.
It is the building with the tall antenna at the top.
Did he grow the tall dendroid back there
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Common mistakes of tall pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "tall" as /teɪl/ instead of /tɔl/ (US) or /tɔːl/ (UK). This changes the word entirely. Tip: Focus on the "a" sound, which should be more like "aw" in "saw".
- Overemphasizing the "t": Many people stress the "t" too much, saying "tall" as /tɑːl/ with a heavy "t" sound. This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick, blending it smoothly into the vowel.
- Ignoring the length of the vowel: Some pronounce "tall" with a short vowel sound, saying /tæl/. This alters the meaning. Tip: Make sure to elongate the vowel sound, especially in UK English, where it is /tɔːl/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix up "tall" with "toll" or "tail," leading to misunderstandings. The vowel sounds differ significantly. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds in each word; "tall" uses the "aw" sound, while "toll" uses "o."
- Incorrect stress placement: Some speakers mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "tall" as if it had two syllables. This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "tall" is a one-syllable word with stress on the first sound only.