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amnesia
Definition:
(nou) partial or total loss of memory
Phonetic Transcription:
æmˈniːziə
Examples:
However, the traumatic experience and the fall induced amnesia in her.
He suffered from amnesia after the accident.
In the first book, The Bourne Identity, Jason Bourne suffered amnesia.
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Common mistakes of amnesia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "am-ˈne-sia." In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the last syllable: "am-ˈniː-ʒə." Tip: Focus on stressing the "sia" part to sound natural.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The first syllable is often mispronounced as "æ" (as in "cat") instead of "ə" (as in "sofa"). The correct pronunciation is "æm" (US) or "æm" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "am" with a neutral vowel sound.
- Omitting sounds: Some speakers may drop the "n" in "amnesia," pronouncing it as "a-ˈme-sia." This alters the word's meaning and clarity. Tip: Ensure to articulate the "n" clearly to maintain the integrity of "amnesia."
- Confusing "amnesia" with similar words: Learners might confuse "amnesia" with "amnesiac." While "amnesia" is pronounced "æm-ˈniː-ʒə," "amnesiac" has a different stress pattern: "æm-ˈniː-zi-æk." Tip: Pay attention to the syllable stress differences between these related terms.
- Overemphasizing the "s": Some may pronounce "amnesia" with a heavy "s" sound, like "am-ˈni-zi-ə." The correct pronunciation has a softer "ʒ" sound. Tip: Practice saying "amnesia" with a gentle "zh" sound to improve clarity.