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Try LingUp Now!Step 1 for AmE: Start with the schwa sound /ə/ like the 'a' in 'sofa'.
Step 2 for AmE: Move to the /v/ sound, using your lower lip and upper teeth.
Step 3 for AmE: End with /eɪl/, starting with the long 'a' sound as in 'say' followed by the 'l' sound.
mistake1 (a-vail): Pronouncing the first syllable as /æ/
mistake2 (a-vail): Missing the /v/ sound
mistake3 (a-vail): Mispronouncing the /eɪ/ as /ə/
same as American
same as American
Stress the second syllable: a-VAIl.
No, use the schwa sound, like 'a' in 'sofa'.
Yes, pronounce the 'l' clearly at the end.
Use or benefit from something.
/əˈveɪləbli/
In an available manner
/əˈveɪləbl/
Able to be used or obtained
/əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/
Quality of being available
- 'avail' has two syllables, while 'availably' has four and ends differently.
- 'avail' ends with /eɪl/, while 'available' ends with /əbl/.
- 'avail' has two syllables, while 'availability' expands to six.
Ensure the word starts with the schwa sound, which is quiet and quick.
Stress the second syllable for correct pronunciation.
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