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cardiac
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɑːdɪæk
Examples:
The cardiac complications are the most important aspect of the disease.
In the case of cardiac amyloidosis, the organ involved is the heart.
Aldolase is also found in the liver and cardiac muscle of the heart.
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Common mistakes of cardiac pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "car-DI-ac" instead of the correct "CAR-di-ac" (ˈkɑr.di.æk in US, ˈkɑː.di.æk in UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel pronunciation: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "kar" instead of "car" (ˈkɑr in US, ˈkɑː in UK). This can lead to confusion. Tip: Practice the "ar" sound as in "far" to improve clarity.
- Syllable separation: A common mistake is to overly separate the syllables, saying "car-di-ac" instead of the smoother "CAR-di-ac." Tip: Try to blend the syllables more fluidly to sound more natural.
- Ending sound: Some speakers may drop the "c" sound at the end, saying "cardia" instead of "cardiac" (ˈkɑr.di.æk in US, ˈkɑː.di.æk in UK). Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "c" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Mispronouncing "a": Learners sometimes pronounce the "a" in the second syllable as "ay" instead of "i" (ˈkɑr.di.æk in US, ˈkɑː.di.æk in UK). Tip: Use the short "i" sound as in "bit" for accuracy.