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anatomical

Definition:

(nou) an expression that relates to anatomy

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌænəˈtɒmɪkəl

Examples:

The hippocampus is an anatomical subdivision of the brain.

Ectasia is the dilation or distension of an anatomical structure.

The anatomical use of the word remains at Gaster.

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Common mistakes of anatomical pronunciation

Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "an-ˈat-ə-mɪ-kəl" instead of "ˌan-ə-ˈtɒ-mɪ-kəl" (UK) or "ˌan-ə-ˈtɑ-mɪ-kəl" (US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable.
Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the first "a" as "æ" instead of "ə," leading to "æn-ə-ˈtɒ-mɪ-kəl." This can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Use the schwa sound "ə" for the first "a" in "anatomical."
Incorrect "t" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "t" as a hard "t" in the second syllable, saying "an-ə-ˈtɒ-mɪ-kəl" instead of "an-ə-ˈtɑ-mɪ-kəl." Tip: Softly pronounce the "t" to maintain smoothness in the word.
Skipping syllables: Some speakers omit the second syllable, saying "an-ˈtɒ-mɪ-kəl" or "an-ˈtɑ-mɪ-kəl." This leads to a loss of clarity. Tip: Pronounce all syllables clearly to ensure proper understanding of "anatomical."
Final "cal" pronunciation: Many mispronounce the ending "cal" as "kəl" instead of "kəl" or "kæɫ." This can change the word's quality. Tip: Focus on the correct vowel sound in "cal" to preserve the word's integrity.

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How do you pronounce "anatomical" correctly?

The pronunciation of "anatomical" in American English is /ˌæn.əˈtɑː.mɪ.kəl/ and in British English, it is /ˌæn.əˈtɒ.mɪ.kəl/. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "tom," while the first syllable is pronounced with a schwa sound, making it sound like "an-uh."

What are the syllables in "anatomical"?

The word "anatomical" has five syllables: an-a-tom-i-cal. When you break it down, it sounds like /ˌæn.əˈtɑː.mɪ.kəl/ in American English, with each syllable clearly pronounced.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "anatomical"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress; some people stress the first syllable instead of the third. Remember to emphasize "tom" to pronounce "anatomical" correctly.

Is "anatomical" pronounced the same in different regions?

While "anatomical" is generally pronounced similarly across English-speaking regions, the vowel sound in the second syllable can vary slightly, with American English using /ɑː/ and British English using /ɒ/. However, the stress pattern remains consistent.