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arthritis
Definition:
(nou) inflammation of a joint or joints
Phonetic Transcription:
ɑːˈθraɪtɪs
Examples:
The arthritis was unbelievably painful.
It is used in the treatment of diseases like rheumatism and arthritis.
The author was probably referring to septic arthritis.
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Common mistakes of arthritis pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ar-THRI-tis" instead of the correct "AR-thri-tis" (ˈɑrθraɪtɪs in US, ˈɑːθraɪtɪs in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: People often mispronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat," saying "a-rthritis." The correct pronunciation uses the "ar" sound as in "car" (ˈɑr). Tip: Practice saying "car" to get the right sound.
- Syllable omission: Some may drop the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "arhritis." This leads to a loss of clarity in communication. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, especially the "t" in "arthritis."
- Incorrect vowel length: Learners sometimes shorten the "i" in the last syllable, saying "ar-thri-tis" instead of "ar-thri-tis" (with a clear "i" sound). Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing the "th": Some people may pronounce "th" as "t," resulting in "artritis." The correct sound is a voiced dental fricative (ˈθ). Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth and blowing air gently.