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anorexia
Definition:
(nou) a prolonged disorder of eating due to loss of appetite
Examples:
There is anorexia and an unsteady gait.
Symptoms include anorexia and emaciation.
This is normal and is called postprandial anorexia.
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Common mistakes of anorexia pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Some people mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "an-o-REX-ia" instead of the correct "AN-o-rex-ia" (ˌæn.əˈrɛk.si.ə). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "x": A common mistake is pronouncing the "x" as "ks" instead of "kʃ" in "anorexia." This can lead to saying "an-o-rek-sia" instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: Focus on the "sh" sound in the "x."
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some may drop the middle vowel, pronouncing it as "anorecia" instead of "anorexia." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Ensure you pronounce each vowel clearly: "an-o-rek-si-a."
- Confusing the "a" sound: People often mispronounce the first "a" as "uh" instead of the correct "æ" sound, leading to "uh-norexia." This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Practice saying "an" with the short "a" sound as in "cat."
- Incorrect vowel length: Some learners might shorten the "e" sound, pronouncing it as "anorex-ia" instead of "anorexia." This can make the word sound incomplete. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "e" as a clear vowel, not a schwa.