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abdominal
Definition:
(nou) the muscles of the abdomen
Phonetic Transcription:
æbˈdɒmɪnəl
Examples:
The risk of abdominal wall hernia is markedly decreased in laparoscopic surgery.
The abdominal aorta is the largest artery in the abdominal cavity.
The abdominal aorta supplies blood to much of the abdominal cavity.
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Common mistakes of abdominal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ab-ˈdom-in-al". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "ab-ˌdɒm-ɪ-nəl" (UK) or "ab-ˌdɑːm-ɪ-nəl" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize "dom" less and "dinal" more.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "abdominal" as a long "o" sound, like in "go". The correct vowel sound is a short "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑ" (US). Tip: Practice saying "dom" with a short vowel to avoid this mistake.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, saying "abdominal" as "abdominal". This leads to a mispronunciation. The full pronunciation is "ab-ˌdɒm-ɪ-nəl" (UK) or "ab-ˌdɑːm-ɪ-nəl" (US). Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure each part is pronounced.
- Final "l" sound: Some speakers might drop the final "l" sound, saying "abdomin" instead of "abdominal". The correct pronunciation includes the "l" at the end, "ab-ˌdɒm-ɪ-nəl" (UK) or "ab-ˌdɑːm-ɪ-nəl" (US). Tip: Focus on articulating the "l" clearly at the end.
- Incorrect vowel in the last syllable: People may pronounce the last syllable with a long "e" sound, like "nal". The correct sound is a schwa "ə", making it "nəl". Tip: Practice saying "abdominal" slowly, focusing on the last syllable.