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cephalic
Examples:
Acephaly is a type of cephalic disorder.
Hydranencephaly is a type of cephalic disorder.
Iniencephaly is a type of cephalic disorder.
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Common mistakes of cephalic pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ce-ˈphal-ic". In English, the primary stress is on the third syllable "ce-ˈphal-ic" (US: /səˈfælɪk/, UK: /sɪˈfælɪk/). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "phal" to correct your pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: The vowel in the first syllable can be mispronounced. Instead of "sə", it should be pronounced as "sɪ" in UK English. Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle differences in vowel sounds.
- Mispronouncing the "ph": Some may pronounce "ph" as "f", leading to "sef-alic". The correct pronunciation is "ceph" as /sɛf/ in both US and UK. Tip: Remember that "ph" often sounds like "f" in English but pay attention to the context.
- Skipping the final "ic": Some learners may drop the final "ic", saying "cephal". The correct form is "cephalic" with all syllables pronounced. Tip: Practice saying the full word to reinforce the importance of each syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some might incorrectly stress the "c" in "cephalic", leading to "ˈcephal-ic". The primary stress is on "phal". Tip: Focus on the middle syllable to achieve the correct rhythm and stress pattern.