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analgesic
Definition:
(nou) a medicine used to relieve pain
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk
Examples:
The compounds are analgesic agents.
Enhancement of the analgesic effect is observed in the combination.
It is also the origin of the descending analgesic pathways.
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Common mistakes of analgesic pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "an-al-ˈje-sic". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌan-əl-ˈdʒiː-zɪk". Tip: Focus on the "ˈdʒiː" to emphasize the correct syllable.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel sound, saying "ˈeɪ" instead of the correct "ˌæn". This leads to saying "ˈeɪ-nal-ˈdʒi-sic". Tip: Practice saying "an" like the "an" in "and" for clarity.
- Silent "g" issue: Some may mistakenly pronounce the "g" as in "giraffe", leading to "an-al-ˈge-sic". The correct pronunciation is with a soft "j" sound: "ˌan-əl-ˈdʒiː-zɪk". Tip: Remember that "g" in "analgesic" sounds like "j".
- Incorrect final syllable: Learners often mispronounce the last syllable as "sick", saying "an-al-ˈge-sick". The correct pronunciation ends with "zɪk". Tip: Emphasize the "z" sound to avoid confusion with "sick".
- Overemphasis on syllables: Some speakers give equal weight to all syllables, saying "an-al-ge-sic". The correct pronunciation has varied emphasis: "ˌan-əl-ˈdʒiː-zɪk". Tip: Practice the rhythm by clapping to the stressed syllables.