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adhesion
Definition:
(nou) abnormal union of bodily tissues; most common in the abdomen (nou) a fibrous band of scar tissue that binds together normally separate anatomical structures (nou) the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition (nou) faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
Phonetic Transcription:
ədˈhiːʒən
Examples:
Cell adhesion and leukocyte adhesion defects.
The extent of adhesion formation is critical.
The surface is roughened to improve adhesion.
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Common mistakes of adhesion pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ad-ˈhe-sion". The correct pronunciation is "ˌad-ˈhi-ʒən" in US English and "ˌæd-ˈhiː-ʒən" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the primary stress in the last syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the "e" in "adhesion" as a short vowel, saying "a-dhe-ʒən". The correct vowel sound is a long "ee" as in "see". Tip: Practice saying "hi" to get the correct "hi" sound in "adhesion".
- Incorrect final syllable: A common mistake is pronouncing the final syllable as "shun", resulting in "ad-he-ʒun". The correct ending is "ʒən" in both US and UK pronunciations. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle difference in the ending.
- Missing "d" sound: Some learners drop the "d" sound, saying "a-hesion". The "d" is essential for correct pronunciation, as in "ˌad-ˈhi-ʒən". Tip: Emphasize the "d" by saying "add" before "adhesion" to practice.
- Overemphasizing syllables: A few may overemphasize the first syllable, saying "ˈad-he-sion". The correct stress is on the second syllable in "adhesion". Tip: Break the word into parts and practice saying "ad" softly, then stress "hi" and "ʒən".