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Try LingUp Now!Step 1 for AmE: Start with the 'd' sound by placing your tongue behind your upper teeth.
Step 2 for AmE: Say the 'ai' sound, like in 'eye'.
Step 3 for AmE: End with the 'əl' sound, relaxing your tongue.
misplacing stress on second syllable (di-al)
pronouncing it as 'deal'
confusing the 'ai' sound with 'e'
Step 1 for BrE: Start with the 'd' sound by placing your tongue behind your upper teeth.
Step 2 for BrE: Say the 'ai' sound, like in 'eye'.
Step 3 for BrE: End with the 'əl' sound, relaxing your tongue.
misplacing stress on second syllable (di-al)
pronouncing it as 'deal'
confusing the 'ai' sound with 'e'
Yes, the first syllable has the stress.
It's pronounced like 'eye'.
No, all letters are pronounced yet 'l' is subtle.
A knob to control a device.
/ˈdaɪ.lər/
Device or person that dials a phone
/ˈdaɪ.lɪŋ/
The action of making a phone call
/ˌriːˈdaɪ.əl/
Call again
- Added 'ər' sound.
- Ending with 'lɪŋ', not 'əl'.
- Prefix 're' sound.
Emphasize the first syllable to sound more natural.
Don't tense up your tongue for the 'əl' sound.
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