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areola
Definition:
(nou) small space in a tissue or body part such as the area between veins on a leaf or an insect's wing (nou) small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite
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The areola is colored from pink to dark brown and has several sebaceous glands.
Hyperkeratosis of the nipple and areola.
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Common mistakes of areola pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "are-'o-la". The correct pronunciation is "ˌɛəˈroʊ.lə" (US) and "ˌɑː.ˈeə.rəʊ.lə" (UK). Tip: Focus on placing stress on the third syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some may pronounce "areola" with a strong "a" sound at the beginning, like "'a-reola". The correct sound is more subtle, starting with "ɛə". Tip: Practice starting with a softer "ɛ" sound.
- Ignoring the "r": A common mistake is to pronounce "areola" as "a-eola", omitting the "r" sound. The correct pronunciation includes an "r" sound as in "ˌɛəˈroʊ.lə". Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners might use a different vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "are-'eola". The correct sound is "oʊ" in US and "əʊ" in UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the correct vowel sound.
- Skipping the final "a": It's common to drop the final "a" sound, resulting in "areol". The correct pronunciation includes the final "a" as in "ˌɛəˈroʊ.lə" (US) and "ˌɑː.ˈeə.rəʊ.lə" (UK). Tip: Ensure you pronounce every syllable fully.