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tile
Definition:
(nou) a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces (nou) a thin flat slab of fired clay used for roofing (nou) game equipment consisting of a flat thin piece marked with characters and used in board games like Mah-Jong, Scrabble, etc.
Phonetic Transcription:
taɪl
Examples:
All the walls in the building are plastered, and the floors are vinyl tile.
The old tile flooring was literally the ceiling for the basement.
Vitrified tile is an alternative to marble and granite flooring.
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Common mistakes of tile pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "tile" with a long "i" sound as in "time" instead of the correct diphthong /aɪ/. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to achieve the correct pronunciation /taɪl/.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to stress the "t" too much, making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation lightly emphasizes the "t" as in /taɪl/. Tip: Practice saying "tile" softly to balance the sounds.
- Ignoring the silent "e": In some dialects, learners may incorrectly pronounce "tile" with an added "e" sound at the end. The correct pronunciation is /taɪl/, without an "e". Tip: Remember that the "e" is silent and does not affect the pronunciation.
- Confusing with "till": Some may mix up "tile" with "till," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Till" is pronounced /tɪl/, while "tile" is /taɪl/. Tip: Practice saying both words in sentences to distinguish their sounds clearly.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: A few learners might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying it like "ti-LE." The correct pronunciation stresses the first syllable: /taɪl/. Tip: Emphasize the initial sound to ensure clarity in pronunciation.