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wool
Definition:
(nou) a fabric made from the hair of sheep (nou) fiber sheared from animals (such as sheep) and twisted into yarn for weaving (nou) outer coat of especially sheep and yaks
Phonetic Transcription:
wʊl
Examples:
The wool arrived in from the sheep farms to the plant for wool scouring.
The dependent sheep typifies the wool trade.
The locals produce the silk, the wool and the cotton fabric themselves.
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Common mistakes of wool pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "wool" as /wʊl/, using a short "u" sound. This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /wʊl/ in UK and /wʊl/ in US. Tip: Focus on elongating the "oo" sound.
- Ignoring the "w" sound: Many speakers omit the initial "w" sound, saying "ool" instead of "wool". This can lead to misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation starts with the "w" sound /w/. Tip: Practice saying "w" by rounding your lips before the sound.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some learners stress the "l" in "wool", making it sound like /wʊl/ instead of the correct /wʊl/. This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "l" soft and quick to maintain the word's flow.
- Confusing with "rule": A common mistake is pronouncing "wool" like "rule" (/ruːl/), which changes the meaning entirely. The correct pronunciation is /wʊl/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel sounds.
- Mispronouncing in connected speech: When speaking quickly, some might slur "wool" into "w'll" or "wool" into "woah". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice saying "wool" clearly, even in fast speech, to maintain clarity.