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bradycardia
Definition:
(nou) abnormally slow heartbeat
Examples:
I was thinking that bradycardia should be limited to sinus bradycardia.
Atrioventricular nodal bradycardia.
It is a cause of reflex bradycardia.
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Common mistakes of bradycardia pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "bra-DY-cardia" instead of "BRA-dycardia" (ˈbreɪ.diˌkɑr.di.ə). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "bradycardia" is often mispronounced as a short "a" sound, leading to "brad-uh-cardia" rather than the correct "bray" (ˈbreɪ). Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel sound to match the IPA.
- Syllable omission: Some might say "bradycardia" as "bradycard" by omitting the last syllable. This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Always ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly, especially the final "ia" (i.ə).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "i" in "bradycardia" can be pronounced incorrectly as a short "i," resulting in "bradycardee-uh." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound (ˈbreɪ.diˌkɑr.di.ə). Tip: Practice the "i" sound by saying it softly and quickly.
- Overemphasis on consonants: Some learners may overly stress the "d" and "c" sounds, leading to a harsh pronunciation. The correct pronunciation is smoother (ˈbreɪ.diˌkɑr.di.ə). Tip: Relax your mouth when pronouncing the consonants to achieve a more fluid sound.