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apothecary
Definition:
(nou) a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈpɒθəkəri
Examples:
In 1558 the first apothecary was established.
Emma breaks in to the village apothecary and swallows arsenic.
He was the son of Adrian Gardiner, apothecary, of Nottingham.
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Common mistakes of apothecary pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "a-ˈpoth-ecary". Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable: "ə-ˈpɒθ-ɪˌkɛr-i" (UK) or "ə-ˈpɑː-θə-ˌker-i" (US).
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: Many pronounce "apothecary" with unclear vowel sounds, like "apoth-ecary". Tip: Focus on the distinct vowel sounds: "ə" in the first syllable and "ɪ" in the third syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "h": Some say "a-h-pot-ecary", adding an unnecessary "h" sound. Tip: The correct pronunciation starts with "a" as in "about": "ə-ˈpɒθ-ɪˌkɛr-i" (UK) or "ə-ˈpɑː-θə-ˌker-i" (US).
- Mispronouncing the ending: Learners may say "apothecary" with a hard "t" sound, like "apoth-ecary". Tip: The ending should be soft, with a schwa sound: "ˌkɛr-i" (UK) or "ˌker-i" (US).
- Skipping syllables: Some people reduce "apothecary" to two syllables, saying "apoth-cary". Tip: Remember, "apothecary" has five syllables: "ə-ˈpɒθ-ɪˌkɛr-i" (UK) or "ə-ˈpɑː-θə-ˌker-i" (US).