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adenovirus
Definition:
(nou) any of a group of viruses including those that in humans cause upper respiratory infections or infectious pinkeye
Examples:
An adenovirus vaccine is a vaccine against Adenovirus.
Coxsackie virus and adenovirus receptor.
A common helper virus in humans is the adenovirus.
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Common mistakes of adenovirus pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-de-ˈno-vi-rus". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌæd.əˈnoʊ.vaɪ.rəs" (US) or "ˌæd.əˈnəʊ.vɪ.rəs" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "no" syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the "a" in the first syllable as "e", resulting in "e-de-no-vi-rus". The correct pronunciation starts with "æ" as in "cat": "ˌæd.əˈnoʊ.vaɪ.rəs" (US) or "ˌæd.əˈnəʊ.vɪ.rəs" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "cat" to get the right sound.
- "virus" ending: Learners often pronounce "virus" as "vee-rus" instead of "vaɪ.rəs". The correct pronunciation includes the diphthong "aɪ": "ˌæd.əˈnoʊ.vaɪ.rəs" (US) or "ˌæd.əˈnəʊ.vɪ.rəs" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "ai" sound like in "my".
- Syllable separation: Some speakers may run the syllables together, saying "adenovirus" as a single flow. The word should be broken into clear syllables: "ˌæd.əˈnoʊ.vaɪ.rəs" (US) or "ˌæd.əˈnəʊ.vɪ.rəs" (UK). Tip: Pause slightly between syllables for clarity.
- "d" pronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the "d" as a softer sound, almost like "t", resulting in "a-te-no-vi-rus". The correct sound is a clear "d": "ˌæd.əˈnoʊ.vaɪ.rəs" (US) or "ˌæd.əˈnəʊ.vɪ.rəs" (UK). Tip: Practice with words like "dog" to reinforce the hard "d" sound.