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abdomen
Definition:
(nou) the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis (nou) the cavity containing the major viscera; in mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæbdəmən
Examples:
The abdomen is aslo called as the belly.
The spleen is an organ located in the abdomen of the human body.
The ventral body cavity contains the organs in the chest and abdomen.
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Common mistakes of abdomen pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ab-ˈdo-men". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ab" in "abdomen".
- Vowel sound confusion: The first vowel in "abdomen" is often mispronounced. Some say "ab-doh-men" instead of "ab-də-mən". Tip: Practice the schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables for clarity.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, resulting in "ab-men". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always pronounce all three syllables: "ab-do-men".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers pronounce the "o" in "abdomen" too long, as in "ab-doh-men". This is incorrect. Tip: Use a short vowel sound /ə/ in the second syllable for the correct pronunciation.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: Some learners pronounce the last syllable as "men" instead of "mən". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on the reduction of the final syllable to the schwa sound /ə/ for accuracy.