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aorta
Definition:
(nou) the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
Phonetic Transcription:
eɪˈɔːtə
Examples:
The aorta is the major artery.
The aorta is the root systemic artery.
The descending aorta is part of the aorta, the largest artery in the body.
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Common mistakes of aorta pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly, pronouncing "aorta" as /eɪˈɔːr.tə/ instead of /eɪˈɔːr.tə/ (UK) or /eɪˈɔr.tə/ (US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "or".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "a" in "aorta" as /æ/ instead of /eɪ/. This leads to mispronunciation as "æorta". Tip: Focus on the long "a" sound, similar to "day".
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some may pronounce "aorta" with an exaggerated "t" sound, making it sound like "aor-ta". The correct pronunciation is /eɪˈɔːr.tə/ (UK) or /eɪˈɔr.tə/ (US). Tip: Keep the "t" soft and quick.
- Skipping syllables: Learners sometimes drop the second syllable, saying "aor" instead of "aorta". This results in an incomplete pronunciation. Tip: Practice saying both syllables clearly: "a-or-ta".
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "aorta" with "aerator" or "aorta" with "orta". This can lead to mispronunciation. Tip: Pay attention to the context and practice the specific sounds in "aorta".