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apoptosis
Definition:
(nou) a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival
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Common mistakes of apoptosis pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "apop-ˈtosis". This is incorrect as the primary stress is on the third syllable: "ˌæp.əʊpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (UK) / "ˌæp.əpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "to" syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "o" as in "hot", leading to "apop-ˈtosis". The correct pronunciation uses a long "o" sound: "ˌæp.əʊpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (UK) / "ˌæp.əpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (US). Tip: Practice the "o" sound as in "go".
- Omitting syllables: Some may say "apoptos" instead of "apoptosis", dropping the last syllable. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌæp.əʊpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (UK) / "ˌæp.əpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (US). Tip: Ensure you pronounce each syllable clearly.
- Confusing "p" sounds: Learners might pronounce "apoptosis" with a soft "p", resulting in "aʊp-ˈtosis". The correct sound is a clear "p" as in "pat": "ˌæp.əʊpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (UK) / "ˌæp.əpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (US). Tip: Practice with words that start with "p" to strengthen your pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing "s": Some may say "apoptosus", adding an extra "u" sound. The correct form ends with "sis": "ˌæp.əʊpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (UK) / "ˌæp.əpˈtoʊ.sɪs" (US). Tip: Focus on the "sis" ending to avoid adding unnecessary sounds.