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atrophy

Definition:

(nou) a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse (nou) any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈætrəfi

Examples:

Males are infertile with atrophy in the testes.

Note slight muscular atrophy of the hands.

Testosterone usually causes atrophy of the endometrium.

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reduce

wasting

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Common mistakes of atrophy pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Many learners mistakenly place stress on the second syllable, saying "at-ROH-fi" /ˈæt.rə.fi/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, "AT-rophy" /ˈæt.rə.fi/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "AT" sound.
Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "atrophy" with an incorrect vowel in the first syllable, saying "AH-trophy" /ˈɑː.trə.fi/. The correct pronunciation uses a short "a" as in "cat" /æ/. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound.
Overemphasizing the final syllable: Learners often overemphasize the last syllable, pronouncing it as "atro-phy" /ˈæt.rəˌfiː/. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending, "phy" /fi/. Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick.
Omitting the middle syllable: Some people drop the middle syllable, saying "atrofy" /ˈæt.fi/. This leads to a loss of clarity. The correct form includes all syllables: "at-ROH-fi" /ˈæt.rə.fi/. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly.
Confusing similar words: Learners might confuse "atrophy" with "trophy" /ˈtroʊ.fi/. This can lead to mispronunciation. Remember that "atrophy" begins with "at" /æt/ and not "tro" /troʊ/. Tip: Pay attention to the initial sounds to distinguish between them.

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How do you pronounce "atrophy" correctly?

The word "atrophy" is pronounced as /ˈæt.rə.fi/ in American English and /ˈæt.rə.fi/ in British English. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "at."

What are the syllables in "atrophy"?

"Atrophy" has three syllables: "at," "ro," and "phy." You can break it down as "at" (ˈæt), "ro" (rə), and "phy" (fi).

Is there a schwa sound in "atrophy"?

Yes, the second syllable "ro" contains a schwa sound, pronounced as /rə/. This is common in unstressed syllables, making it softer and less emphasized.

Are there common mistakes in pronouncing "atrophy"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress on the second syllable, saying "at-RO-phy" instead of "AT-ro-phy." Remember to emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.