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anticoagulant
Definition:
(nou) medicine that prevents or retards the clotting of blood
Examples:
The venom has both coagulant and anticoagulant effects.
Chlorophacinone is an anticoagulant used as a rodenticide.
Coumatetralyl is an anticoagulant of the warfarin type.
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Common mistakes of anticoagulant pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-ti-ˈcoagulant". The correct pronunciation emphasizes the third syllable: "ˌan-ti-ˈkoʊ.ə.ɡjʊ.lənt" (US) or "ˌan-ti-ˈkɔː.ə.ɡjʊ.lənt" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "co" syllable for proper stress.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "co" as "kə" instead of "koʊ" (US) or "kɔː" (UK). This can lead to confusion. Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish between the vowel sounds in "co" and "a".
- Skipping syllables: Learners might say "an-ˈcoagulant", omitting the initial "ti" syllable. This results in a mispronunciation. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly: "an-ti-co-ag-u-lant" to maintain clarity.
- Blending sounds: Some people blend the "ti" and "co" syllables, creating a sound like "tco". This makes "anticoagulant" harder to recognize. Tip: Separate the syllables distinctly: "an-ti-co" to avoid blending.
- Incorrect final syllable: The last syllable is often mispronounced as "lant" instead of "lənt". This changes the word's accuracy. Tip: Pay attention to the "lənt" sound to ensure proper pronunciation.