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anaerobic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæneəˈrəʊbɪk
Examples:
The first requires anaerobic conditions and the second aerobic conditions.
Fermentation means that the process is anaerobic.
In the colon they are fermented by anaerobic bacteria.
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Common mistakes of anaerobic pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "an-uh-ˈro-bik". This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation stresses the third syllable: "ˌæn.əˈroʊ.bɪk" (US) or "ˌæn.əˈrəʊ.bɪk" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ro" syllable.
- Mispronouncing the vowel sounds: The "a" in the first syllable is often mispronounced as "e" or "uh", leading to "e-ne-ˈro-bik". The correct sound is "æ" as in "cat". Tip: Practice saying "an" with a short "a" sound to get it right.
- Omitting syllables: Some speakers may drop the first syllable, saying "ˈro-bik" instead of "ˌæn.əˈroʊ.bɪk" (US) or "ˌæn.əˈrəʊ.bɪk" (UK). This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always pronounce all syllables clearly to maintain the word's meaning.
- Confusing "b" and "p": A common mistake is pronouncing "anaerobic" with a "p" sound, saying "ˌæn.əˈroʊ.pɪk". This alters the word significantly. Tip: Focus on the "b" sound and practice distinguishing between "b" and "p".
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners pronounce the second "a" as a long vowel, saying "an-ā-ˈro-bik". However, it should be a short vowel sound, "ə". Tip: Practice with words like "sofa" to get comfortable with the schwa sound.