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aphasia
Definition:
(nou) inability to use or understand language (spoken or written) because of a brain lesion
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈfeɪziə
Examples:
An experimental approach to the problem of articulation in aphasia.
The effect of syntactic encoding on sentence comprehension in aphasia.
The most common cause of expressive aphasia is stroke.
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Common mistakes of aphasia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-ˈpha-sia". In both US and UK pronunciations, the primary stress is on the third syllable: "ə-ˈfeɪ-ʒə". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "feɪ" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "aphasia" with a short "a" sound, like "a-fay-ʒa". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the first syllable: "ə-ˈfeɪ-ʒə". Tip: Practice the soft "ə" sound at the beginning.
- Overemphasizing the "h": A common mistake is to pronounce "aphasia" with a strong "h" sound, making it sound like "ah-fay-zhuh". The "h" should be silent, as in "ə-ˈfeɪ-ʒə". Tip: Remember that "aphasia" starts with a vowel sound.
- Ignoring syllable breaks: Some speakers blend syllables, saying "afayzia". The correct pronunciation separates the syllables clearly: "ə-ˈfeɪ-ʒə". Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly to improve clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might mix "aphasia" with "apraxia", leading to mispronunciation. "Aphasia" is pronounced "ə-ˈfeɪ-ʒə", while "apraxia" has stress on the second syllable: "ə-ˈpræk-siə". Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to avoid confusion.