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antibiotic
Definition:
(nou) a chemical substance derivable from a mold or bacterium that can kill microorganisms and cure bacterial infections
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæntibaɪˈɒtɪk
Examples:
The patient is receiving an antibiotic treatment.
It requires the use of the appropriate antibiotic for treatment.
Prophylactic antibiotic treatments for tics and Ocd are experimental.
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Common mistakes of antibiotic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-ti-bi-'ot-ic". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "an-ti-bi-ˈot-ic" (US), "an-ti-ˈbaɪ-ot-ic" (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "ot" to sound natural.
- Vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce "antibiotic" by using a short "i" in the second syllable, saying "an-ti-'bot-ic". The second syllable should have a long "i" sound, pronounced as "bi". Tip: Practice saying "bi" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the first syllable, resulting in "bi-ˈot-ic". The correct pronunciation includes all syllables: "an-ti-bi-ˈot-ic" (US), "an-ti-ˈbaɪ-ot-ic" (UK). Tip: Break the word into parts to ensure you pronounce each syllable.
- Final "c" sound: Some learners pronounce the last "c" as a hard "k", saying "an-ti-bi-ˈot-ik". The correct pronunciation ends softly with a "t" sound: "an-ti-bi-ˈot-ic" (US), "an-ti-ˈbaɪ-ot-ic" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "t" to finish strong.
- Inconsistent vowel length: People may pronounce the "a" in the first syllable too short, saying "ˈan-ti-bi-ot-ic". The correct pronunciation has a more open "a" sound: "an-ti-bi-ˈot-ic" (US), "an-ti-ˈbaɪ-ot-ic" (UK). Tip: Lengthen the "a" slightly when saying the word.