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autopsy
Definition:
(nou) an examination and dissection of a dead body to determine cause of death or the changes produced by disease
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɔːtɒpsi
Examples:
I read the autopsy reports.
The autopsy leads to terrifying revelations.
The autopsy confirmed that drowning was the cause of death.
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Common mistakes of autopsy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "au-'topsy." The correct pronunciation is "ˈɔː.tɒp.si" (UK) and "ˈɔː.tɑːp.si" (US). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "autopsy" with an "a" sound like in "cat," leading to "ˈæu.tɑp.si." The correct vowel sound is "ɔː" as in "thought." Tip: Listen for the "aw" sound in the first syllable.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "autopsy" as "ˈɔː.tɒp" or "ˈɔː.tɑp." This truncates the word incorrectly. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all three syllables clearly.
- Confusing "t" and "p" sounds: Some speakers may mix up the "t" and "p" sounds, saying "au-'topy." The correct pronunciation has a distinct "p" sound in the second syllable. Tip: Focus on articulating the "p" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Some learners might say "autops-ee" instead of "autopsy." The final sound should be a short "ee" sound, not a long one. Tip: Practice the ending by saying "si" quickly to maintain the correct rhythm.