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antibody
Definition:
(nou) any of a large variety of proteins normally present in the body or produced in response to an antigen which it neutralizes, thus producing an immune response
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæntiˌbɒdi
Examples:
The bursa of Fabricius and antibody production.
The fact that the antibody is murine is extra.
Foravirumab is a monoclonal antibody for the prophylaxis of rabies.
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Common mistakes of antibody pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-ˈti-body." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈan-ti-ˌbɒ-di" (UK) and "ˈan-ti-ˌbɑ-di" (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "antibody."
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "antibody" with a short "a" sound, saying "ˈænti-ˌbɒdi." The correct pronunciation starts with a clear "an" sound: "ˈan-ti-ˌbɒ-di" (UK) and "ˈan-ti-ˌbɑ-di" (US). Tip: Focus on a clear "an" instead of "an."
- Mispronouncing "body": A common mistake is saying "body" as "ˈbɒdi" instead of "ˌbɒ-di" (UK) or "ˌbɑ-di" (US). The second syllable should be softer and less emphasized. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the second syllable gently.
- Overly clipped sounds: Some speakers may shorten the "ti" sound, saying "an-ˈbɒdi." The correct pronunciation has a clear "ti" sound: "ˈan-ti-ˌbɒ-di" (UK) and "ˈan-ti-ˌbɑ-di" (US). Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "ti" fully to avoid clipping.
- Blending syllables: It's common to blend "an" and "ti," resulting in "ˈanti-bodi." The correct pronunciation separates the syllables clearly: "ˈan-ti-ˌbɒ-di" (UK) and "ˈan-ti-ˌbɑ-di" (US). Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly to improve clarity.