🎯 Master the Trickiest Word in English: "Colonel" (ft. Colonel Sanders 🍗)

Описание: Hey everyone! Welcome back to Single Step English, I’m Steve! 👋 Today we’re diving into one of the most confusing words in the English language – "colonel". If you’ve ever scratched your head over why it’s spelled "colonel" but pronounced "ker-nel," you’re not alone! 😵 But don’t worry, I’m here to help you break it down, step by step, so you can pronounce it like a pro.

Let’s start with a fun connection – you’ve heard of Colonel Sanders, right? 🍗 The man behind the famous fried chicken from KFC! 🐔 Well, his title is “colonel,” but many of my students find it challenging to say this word because it’s spelled so differently than how it sounds. That’s exactly why this video is going to help you out!

📖 What Does "Colonel" Mean?
A colonel is a high-ranking officer in the military. But here’s the twist – even though it’s spelled C-O-L-O-N-E-L, the pronunciation is “ker-nel” (like a popcorn kernel 🍿). Confusing, right? Well, I’ll guide you through why English is full of these tricky exceptions and how this word came from the Italian "colonello" and the French "coronel," eventually leading to the English "colonel."

🎯 Pronunciation Breakdown:
• The word has 2 syllables: ker and nel.
• The stress is on the first syllable: KER-nel.
• Even though there’s no "r" in the spelling, we pronounce it with an "r" sound. It’s one of those unique quirks of the English language!

🗣 Sentence Example:
To help you get comfortable with the word, here’s a sample sentence:
"Colonel Sanders is famous for his secret fried chicken recipe." 🍗
Practice saying that sentence a few times, and soon you’ll sound like a native speaker!

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Steve
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