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capillary
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:
This melts the wire at the tip of the capillary.
In the reference, is the capillary pressure actually measured
Nevertheless, the capillary type is not the subject of this discussion.
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Common mistakes of capillary pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable instead of the first, saying "ca-PIL-lary" /kəˈpɪl.ə.ri/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: "CAP"-illary /ˈkæp.ɪ.lɛr.i/.
- Ignoring the vowel sounds: People often pronounce the "a" in "capillary" as a short "a," leading to confusion. The correct pronunciation has the "a" as a schwa /ə/. Tip: Focus on softening the "a" to sound like "uh" in the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some may pronounce the "r" in "capillary" too strongly, making it sound awkward. In both US and UK pronunciations, the "r" is more subtle. Tip: Keep the "r" light and smooth to avoid a harsh sound.
- Confusing the "l" sounds: Learners sometimes pronounce "capillary" with a hard "l," making it sound like "capilary." The correct pronunciation has a clear "l" sound in both syllables. Tip: Make sure to articulate both "l" sounds distinctly.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some people drop the final "y" sound, saying "capilla" instead of "capillary." This can change the word's meaning. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "y" clearly, as in "ee" /i/ to complete the word.