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whistle
Definition:
(nou) the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture (nou) the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle (nou) a small wind instrument that produces a whistling sound by blowing into it (nou) acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound (nou) an inexpensive fipple flute
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈwɪsəl
Examples:
The song is a monotonous whistle, and the call is a harsh check.
Generally, the more air forced through the mouth, the louder the whistle.
The Unicorns use the penny whistle in the song Sea Ghost.
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Common mistakes of whistle pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "whistle" with a short vowel sound as in "hit". The correct pronunciation is with a long "i" sound /ˈwɪs.əl/ in US and /ˈwɪs.təl/ in UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct vowel length.
- Omitting the "w" sound: Many people start with "h" instead of "w" in "whistle", saying "histle". This changes the meaning and makes it unclear. The correct start is with the "w" sound /w/. Tip: Practice saying "w" followed by "histle" to emphasize the "w".
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "whis-TLE" instead of the correct "WHIS-tle". The primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈwɪs/. Tip: Clap your hands on the stressed syllable to help remember where to place the emphasis.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" too strongly, making it sound like "whis-tul". The correct pronunciation is softer, with the "t" being less pronounced /ˈwɪs.əl/. Tip: Try saying "whistle" quickly to soften the "t" sound.
- Confusing "whistle" with "whistling": Some may confuse the noun "whistle" with the verb form "whistling". In "whistle", the sound is short and crisp, while "whistling" has a longer vowel sound /ˈwɪs.lɪŋ/. Tip: Practice saying both words in sentences to distinguish their pronunciations.