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wheel
Definition:
(nou) a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) (nou) a handwheel that is used for steering (nou) forces that provide energy and direction (nou) a circular helm to control the rudder of a vessel (nou) game equipment consisting of a wheel with slots that is used for gambling; the wheel rotates horizontally and players bet on which slot the roulette ball will stop in (nou) an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims (nou) a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
Phonetic Transcription:
wiːl
Examples:
This meshes with the center wheel pinion and drives the wheel train.
The ring gear in turn drives the hub of the driving wheel.
The yarn cooperates with the drive surface so as to drive the wheel.
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Common mistakes of wheel pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wheel" as /wɪl/, using the short "i" sound instead of the correct long "ee" sound /wiːl/. Tip: Focus on stretching the "ee" sound to avoid confusion with similar words.
- Ignoring the initial consonant: A common mistake is omitting the "w" sound at the beginning, saying "heel" instead of "wheel". This leads to miscommunication. Tip: Practice saying "w" by rounding your lips before producing the sound.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Learners may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "whe-el" instead of the correct single-syllable "wheel" /wiːl/. Tip: Remember that "wheel" is a one-syllable word; keep the stress on the whole word.
- Confusing with "will": Some may confuse "wheel" /wiːl/ with "will" /wɪl/, especially in fast speech. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds; practice distinguishing between the long "ee" and short "i".
- Overemphasizing the "l": Another mistake is overly pronouncing the "l" at the end, making it sound like "whe-el". The correct pronunciation is smoother. Tip: Try to blend the "l" sound with the preceding vowel for a more natural flow.