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towel
Definition:
(nou) a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtaʊəl
Examples:
He scrubs the table with a paper towel.
Use a paper towel to pat the scallops dry.
The towel soaks in the water.
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Common mistakes of towel pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners might stress the second syllable, saying "towel" as /ˈtaʊ.əl/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, /ˈtaʊ.əl/, in both US and UK pronunciations.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing "towel" with an incorrect vowel sound, like /ˈtɔː.wəl/. Tip: Focus on the diphthong /aʊ/ in "towel" to achieve the correct sound.
- Overemphasizing the "w": Some may pronounce "towel" as /ˈtaʊ.wəl/, with an exaggerated "w" sound. Tip: Keep the "w" subtle; it should blend smoothly after the vowel sound.
- Dropping the vowel: Learners might omit the vowel sound, pronouncing "towel" as /ˈtaʊl/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce both syllables clearly; the full sound is /ˈtaʊ.əl/.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some may mistakenly pronounce "towel" as /ˈtaʊ.ɪl/. Tip: Make sure to end with the correct schwa sound /ə/ to sound natural.