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astigmatism
Definition:
(nou) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people (nou) defect in an optical system in which light rays from a single point fail to converge in a single focal point
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈstɪɡməˌtɪzəm
Examples:
Of course, I have an astigmatism.
Against the rule astigmatism reverses the situation.
Arcuate keratotomy is used to correct astigmatism.
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Common mistakes of astigmatism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "as-TIG-ma-tism" instead of the correct "as-tig-MA-tism" (ˌæs.tɪɡˈmæt.ɪ.zəm). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "MA" syllable.
- Omitting syllables: Some might pronounce "astigmatism" as "as-tig-mat-ism," leaving out the second "i" sound. This results in a loss of clarity. Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly, ensuring each syllable is pronounced.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The first syllable is often mispronounced as "as" instead of the correct "as" (ˈæs). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound as in "cat" when pronouncing "astigmatism."
- Confusing "g" sounds: People sometimes pronounce the "g" in "astigmatism" as a hard "g" like in "go," instead of the soft "g" sound. Tip: Listen to native speakers and mimic the soft "g" sound found in "giant."
- Blending syllables: Some might blend "ma" and "tism," pronouncing it as "mat-ism." This can make the word sound unclear. Tip: Practice separating the syllables clearly: "MA" and "tism."