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arrhythmia
Definition:
(nou) an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Examples:
Doctors confirmed it was cardiac arrhythmia.
Re entry ventricular arrhythmia.
The risk is cardiac ventricular arrhythmia.
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Common mistakes of arrhythmia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-RHYTH-mia". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "ar-rhyth-MIA" /əˈrɪθ.mi.ə/ (US) and /əˈrɪθ.mɪ.ə/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "MIA" part when pronouncing "arrhythmia".
- Omitting the "h": Some may pronounce "arrhythmia" as "ar-rhythmia", dropping the "h" sound. The "h" is essential in the word, pronounced as /əˈrɪθ.mi.ə/. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "h" clearly to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "th": The "th" in "arrhythmia" is often mispronounced as a hard "t" sound, resulting in "arritmia". The correct sound is the soft "th" /θ/. Tip: Practice saying "think" to get comfortable with the "th" sound.
- Skipping syllables: Some may say "arrhythmi" by dropping the final "a", which alters the word's meaning. The full pronunciation is /əˈrɪθ.mi.ə/. Tip: Always include the last syllable "mia" to ensure clarity in communication.
- Blending syllables: People sometimes blend the syllables, saying "arrithemia" instead of "arrhythmia". This can confuse listeners. The correct separation is /əˈrɪθ.mi.ə/. Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly to avoid blending.