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carotid
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History of spontaneous dissection of the cervical carotid artery.
It lies superficial to the internal jugular vein in the carotid sheath.
The carotid body contains the most vascular tissue in the human body.
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Common mistakes of carotid pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ca-RO-tid" instead of "ca-ROT-id". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable: /kəˈrɒt.ɪd/ (UK), /kəˈrɑː.tɪd/ (US).
- Ignoring the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first syllable as "car" with a long "a" sound, as in "car" instead of the schwa sound /ə/. Tip: Focus on the first syllable sounding like "kuh" to achieve the correct pronunciation.
- Dropping the middle syllable: Some might say "CAR-id" and skip the "ot" entirely. This leads to misunderstanding. Tip: Ensure to pronounce all syllables clearly: "ca-ROT-id" /kəˈrɒt.ɪd/ (UK), /kəˈrɑː.tɪd/ (US).
- Mispronouncing the final "id": Learners may pronounce the last syllable as "eed" instead of "id", resulting in "carot-eed". Tip: Make sure to pronounce it as "id" with a short vowel sound to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with similar terms: Some might confuse "carotid" with "carotene", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Remember that "carotid" refers specifically to arteries, while "carotene" has a different stress pattern and meaning.