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thrill
Definition:
(nou) the swift release of a store of affective force (nou) an almost pleasurable sensation of fright (nou) something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
Phonetic Transcription:
θrɪl
Examples:
The pulse is exciting, the thrill of discovery palpable.
I like the thrill and the suspense.
I like the thrill of the hunt.
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Common mistakes of thrill pronunciation
- Misplacing the "h": Some learners may pronounce "thrill" as "trill," omitting the initial "th" sound. Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air, as in /θrɪl/ in both US and UK.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" in "thrill" as a long vowel, like /iː/. Tip: Remember that the "i" in "thrill" is a short vowel sound, pronounced /ɪ/, similar to "fill."
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some may stress the "r" too much, making it sound like "thril." Tip: The "r" should be pronounced smoothly without excessive emphasis, as in /θrɪl/, to maintain the correct flow of the word.
- Confusing with "thrilled": Learners might confuse "thrill" with "thrilled," adding an extra syllable. Tip: "Thrill" is a single-syllable word, pronounced /θrɪl/, while "thrilled" has two syllables, pronounced /θrɪld/.
- Adding an extra vowel: Some may inadvertently add an extra vowel sound, saying "thirill." Tip: Focus on the correct syllable structure of "thrill," which is just one syllable, pronounced /θrɪl/, without any additional sounds.