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anhedonia
Definition:
(nou) an inability to experience pleasure
Examples:
Sexual anhedonia in males is also known as 'ejaculatory anhedonia'.
But a life with anhedonia is truly depressing.
Blunted affect is very similar to anhedonia.
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Common mistakes of anhedonia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-he-ˈdo-nia". The correct stress is on the third syllable: UK /ˌæn.hɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/, US /ˌæn.hɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/. Tip: Emphasize the "do".
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some may pronounce it as "an-hee-ˈdo-nia" with an exaggerated "hee". Tip: Keep the /hɪ/ short and light, not a long /hiː/.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is omitting the "he", saying "an-ˈdo-nia". Tip: Say all four syllables clearly: /ˌæn.hɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ (UK), /ˌæn.hɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ (US).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners use /æ/ ("cat") at the start instead of the reduced /ə/ or /æ/ depending on style, producing "ˈænhedonia". Tip: Start with /æn/ like in "annual".
- Confusing with similar words: Some mix it with "anemia", which shifts pronunciation. Tip: Remember "anhedonia" relates to "pleasure" (hedon-), so keep the "hedo" clear: /hɪˈdəʊ/ (UK), /hɪˈdoʊ/ (US).