canal, kennel

canal - /kəˈnæl/

kennel - /ˈkɛnəl/

• The dog’s kennel is near the canal, where we like to walk.
• We took a boat ride through the canal and passed by a small kennel on the shore.
• He built a new kennel for his dog, right next to the canal.
• The canal is a peaceful spot for a walk, but the kennel is a noisy place for the dogs.
• I visited the animal shelter by the canal, where the dogs stayed in their kennel.
• There’s a canal running through the town, and we passed a kennel on our way there.
• The canal is a popular tourist attraction, but the kennel nearby is for local pets.
• They cleaned the kennel and then took the dogs for a walk along the canal.
• The family lives near a canal, and they have a kennel for their three dogs.
• We heard the barking from the kennel as we walked along the canal’s edge.

Pronunciation Differences:

    • Canal: /kəˈnæl/ - The "a" is pronounced as a short æ (like in cat).

    • Kennel: /ˈkɛnəl/ - The "e" is pronounced as a short ɛ (like in bed).

Key Points:

    • Canal refers to a long, narrow waterway, often man-made, used for transportation or irrigation.

    • Kennel refers to a small building or shelter where dogs or other animals are kept.

The difference in pronunciation comes from the vowel sounds: canal uses the æ sound, while kennel uses the ɛ sound, despite the words looking similar.