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cartilage
Definition:
(nou) tough elastic tissue; mostly converted to bone in adults
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɑːtɪlɪdʒ
Examples:
The bone is ossified in cartilage.
The cartilage and bone are reshaped, and the incisions are sutured closed.
The cartilage is a flimsy material that surrounds the spongy bone.
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Common mistakes of cartilage pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "car-TI-lage." The correct pronunciation is "CAR-ti-lage" with primary stress on the first syllable (ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ in UK, ˈkɑrtɪlɪdʒ in US). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to improve clarity.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "cartilage" with a long "a" sound, saying "car-tuh-lage." The correct vowel sounds are short, as in "CAR-ti-lage" (ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ). Tip: Practice the short "a" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Dropping syllables: Learners sometimes omit the middle syllable, saying "cart-lage." The correct pronunciation includes all three syllables: "CAR-ti-lage" (ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ). Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure each is pronounced.
- Incorrect final sound: Some might pronounce "cartilage" with a hard "g" at the end, saying "car-ti-lag." The correct ending sound is a soft "j" as in "CAR-ti-lage" (ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ). Tip: Focus on the soft "j" sound to enhance pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "t": A common error is pronouncing the "t" as a strong "t" sound, like "car-till-age." The correct pronunciation has a softer "t," as in "CAR-ti-lage" (ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to master the softer "t."