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antigen
Definition:
(nou) any substance (as a toxin or enzyme) that stimulates an immune response in the body (especially the production of antibodies)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæntɪdʒən
Examples:
The ligand may be an antigen and the receptor, the antibody to the antigen.
The positions of the antigen and antibody can be reversed.
Antibodies in the antiserum bind the infectious agent or antigen.
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Common mistakes of antigen pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "an-TI-gen" instead of the correct "AN-ti-gen" /ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/ (US) /ˈæn.tɪ.dʒən/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce "antigen" with a short "a" sound, like "antigen" /ˈæntɪdʒən/. The correct sound is a more open "a" as in "cat." Tip: Practice saying "antigen" slowly to get the vowel right.
- Incorrect "g" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "g" as a hard "g" /g/ instead of the soft "j" sound /dʒ/ in "antigen." Tip: Visualize the "g" as a "j" to help with correct pronunciation.
- Omitting syllables: Some speakers might drop the middle syllable, saying "an-jen" instead of "AN-ti-gen." This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Break the word into three clear syllables to maintain clarity.
- Final consonant blending: Learners sometimes blend the final "gen" to sound like "jen," making it sound incorrect. The correct ending is "gen" /dʒən/. Tip: Focus on pronouncing the "gen" distinctly to avoid blending.