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anatomy
Definition:
(nou) the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals (nou) alternative names for the body of a human being (nou) a detailed analysis
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈnætəmi
Examples:
In anatomy, a natural stoma is any opening in the body, such as the mouth.
Some parts of our anatomy are kind of the boss to the rest of the body.
The explanation involves the anatomy of the brainstem.
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Common mistakes of anatomy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-ˈa-tomy". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ə-ˈnæt-ə-mi". Tip: Focus on saying "næt" louder than the other parts.
- Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the first vowel, saying "a" as in "cat". The correct sound is a schwa "ə" as in "sofa". Tip: Practice saying "uh" before "natomy" to get the right sound.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to drop the final "y" sound, saying "anatom". The correct pronunciation includes the "mi" sound, "mi" as in "me". Tip: Emphasize the "mi" at the end to complete the word.
- Syllable count: Some people mistakenly pronounce "anatomy" with four syllables, saying "an-a-to-my". The correct syllable count is three: "ə-ˈnæt-ə-mi". Tip: Break it down into three parts to avoid adding extra syllables.
- Consonant clarity: Learners may blend the "t" and "o" sounds, resulting in "anatomy" sounding like "an-at-omy". The "t" should be clear: "næt". Tip: Practice saying "næt" distinctly to maintain clarity in pronunciation.