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asthma
Definition:
(nou) respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæsmə
Examples:
Fenoterol is an asthma medication designed to open up the airways to the lungs.
Spinell suffered most of his life from hemophilia as well as chronic asthma.
Suffering from chronic asthma from infancy his formal education was spasmodic.
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Common mistakes of asthma pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the "th": Many people say "asthma" with a clear "th" sound, pronouncing it as /ˈæθmə/. However, the correct pronunciation drops this sound, making it /ˈæsmə/. Tip: Focus on blending the "s" and "m" sounds.
- Adding extra syllables: Some speakers mistakenly add a vowel sound, saying "asthma" as /ˈæθəmə/. This adds an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Practice saying the word as two syllables: "as" and "ma."
- Incorrect stress placement: A common error is stressing the second syllable, saying "asthma" as /æˈsmə/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈæsmə/. Tip: Emphasize the "as" when speaking.
- Overemphasizing the "a": Some may pronounce "asthma" with an exaggerated "a" sound, like /ˈæθmɑ/. This is incorrect as it alters the vowel sound. Tip: Keep the "a" short and subtle, as in /ˈæsmə/.
- Confusing with similar words: People sometimes confuse "asthma" with "asthmatic" and mispronounce it as /æzˈmæθɪk/. The correct form is /ˈæsmə/. Tip: Remember that "asthma" has a softer ending.