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capillaries
Definition:
(nou) a tube of small internal diameter; holds liquid by capillary action (nou) any of the minute blood vessels connecting arterioles with venules
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈpɪləri
Examples:
The cardiovascular system comprises the heart, veins, arteries and capillaries.
The total volume of blood in the capillaries has been increased.
The red blood cells must distort in order to pass through the capillaries.
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Common mistakes of capillaries pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable "pilla" instead of the first "cap". In both US and UK pronunciations, the correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkæp.ɪ.lɛr.iz/. Tip: Focus on pronouncing "cap" strongly.
- Ignoring the "i": The "i" in "capillaries" is often overlooked, leading to a pronunciation like "cap-laries". This misses the correct sound, which is /ɪ/ in the second syllable. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "i" clearly as /ɪ/.
- Omitting the final "s": Some may pronounce "capillaries" as "capillary", dropping the final "s". In both US and UK pronunciations, the final "s" is important for pluralization: /ˈkæp.ɪ.lɛr.iz/. Tip: Always finish the word with the "s" sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel in the first syllable may be mispronounced as /eɪ/ instead of /æ/. The correct pronunciation is /ˈkæp.ɪ.lɛr.iz/. Tip: Practice the "a" sound in "cap" to ensure clarity.
- Incorrectly pronouncing "l": Some might pronounce "l" in "capillaries" too softly, leading to a sound like "cap-uh-ries". The "l" should be pronounced clearly as /l/. Tip: Emphasize the "l" to maintain the integrity of the word.