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bilirubin
Definition:
(nou) an orange-yellow pigment in the bile that forms as a product of hemoglobin; excess amounts in the blood produce the yellow appearance observed in jaundice
Examples:
Bilirubin diglucuronide is a conjugated form of bilirubin.
Indirect bilirubin is fat soluble and direct bilirubin is water soluble.
Diagram is the same for biliverdin and bilirubin.
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Common mistakes of bilirubin pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bi-li-'rubin". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "bi-li-'ru-bin" /ˌbɪl.ɪˈruː.bɪn/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "ru" when pronouncing "bilirubin".
- Vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce the "i" in the first syllable as "ee", saying "bee-li-rubin". The first syllable should have a short "i" sound /ˈbɪl/. Tip: Practice saying "bit" to get the correct short "i" sound in "bilirubin".
- Syllable separation: A common mistake is to blend the syllables too much, leading to "bilirub-in". Each syllable should be clear: "bi-li-ru-bin". Tip: Break the word down slowly to ensure each part is distinct when saying "bilirubin".
- Ending sound: Some learners drop the final "n" sound, saying "bilirubi". The last syllable should be pronounced clearly with the "n" /bɪl.ɪˈruː.bɪn/. Tip: Emphasize the "n" by practicing with similar words that end in "n".
- "u" sound confusion: Some might pronounce the "u" in "bilirubin" as "yoo", leading to "bil-yoo-rubin". The correct pronunciation has a short "u" sound /ˈruː/. Tip: Think of the "u" as in "put" to help with the correct sound in "bilirubin".