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anesthetic
Definition:
(nou) a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌænɪsˈθetɪk
Examples:
Local anesthetic is used to numb the area, then the mole is biopsied.
The clinician may first use a local anesthetic to numb the cervix.
He died on the operating table of an overdose of chloroform, an anesthetic.
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Common mistakes of anesthetic pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "an-es-thetic" instead of the correct "an-es-ˈthe-tic". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the "a" in "anesthetic" as "æ" instead of the correct "ə" (schwa sound). This leads to a mispronunciation like "æ-n-es-ˈthe-tic". Tip: Focus on the unstressed vowel, which should be a relaxed "uh".
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "anesthetic" too strongly, resulting in "an-es-ˈte-tic". The correct pronunciation is "an-es-ˈthe-tic". Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick to maintain the flow of the word.
- Ignoring the "h": Some learners may omit the "h" sound, pronouncing it as "an-es-tetic". This alters the word significantly. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "h" clearly after the "an" to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Mixing up the ending: A frequent error is pronouncing the ending as "tic" instead of "the-tic", leading to "an-es-ˈtic". The correct form is "an-es-ˈthe-tic". Tip: Practice saying the full ending to reinforce the correct sound.