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adrenaline
Definition:
(nou) a catecholamine secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress (trade name Adrenalin); stimulates autonomic nerve action
Examples:
What causes overproduction of adrenaline other than tumours
You are under adrenaline, a drug called adrenaline.
Usually, people know of epinephrine and adrenaline, or just adrenaline.
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Common mistakes of adrenaline pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "a-DREN-uh-lin" instead of "a-DREN-ə-lin" (US) or "ə-DREN-ə-lin" (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable.
- Missing schwa sound: "Adrenaline" contains a schwa sound in the third syllable, often pronounced as "a-DREN-lin." This omits the "ə" sound. Tip: Practice saying "a-DREN-ə-lin" to include the schwa.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some may stress all syllables equally, resulting in "A-DRE-NA-LINE." This can sound unnatural. Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the second syllable for a more natural sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "e" in "adrenaline" is often mispronounced as "ee," leading to "a-DREEN-uh-lin." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "e" sound, as in "bed," for the second syllable.
- Final "e" confusion: Learners sometimes pronounce the final "e" in "adrenaline" as a distinct vowel sound, saying "a-DREN-uh-leen." This is inaccurate. Tip: Remember that the final "e" is silent and not pronounced.