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aortic
Definition:
(nou) the large trunk artery that carries blood from the left ventricle of the heart to branch arteries
Phonetic Transcription:
eɪˈɔːtə
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Common mistakes of aortic pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "aor-ˈtic" instead of the correct "ˈaor-tɪk". Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "aortic".
- Omitting the vowel sound: It's common to skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, leading to "aor-tic". The correct pronunciation is "aor-ˈtic" with a clear "ɪ" sound. Tip: Practice saying the full second syllable to ensure clarity.
- Confusing the vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "a" in "aortic" as a long "ā" sound, like in "ate". The correct sound is a short "ɔ" as in "caught". Tip: Focus on the initial sound "ɔ" to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Learners sometimes pronounce the "t" in "aortic" too softly, making it sound like "aor-ik". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" sound. Tip: Emphasize the "t" to ensure it is heard distinctly.
- Incorrectly stressing the syllables: Some may stress both syllables equally, saying "aor-tic". The correct pronunciation is "ˈaor-tɪk" with primary stress on the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "aortic" with a strong emphasis on the first syllable for correct pronunciation.