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chiropractor
Definition:
(nou) a therapist who practices chiropractic
Examples:
Leonard is a chiropractor by profession.
Mathison was a chiropractor and psychoanalyst.
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Common mistakes of chiropractor pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many say "chiropractor" with incorrect stress, like "chir-o-prac-tor". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌkaɪ.rəˈpræk.tər/ in US and /ˌkaɪ.rəˈpræk.tə/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the "practor" part for proper emphasis.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some pronounce "chiropractor" as if all vowels are clearly articulated. The second syllable contains a schwa sound, /ə/, making it sound like "chir-ə-practor". Tip: Practice the unstressed vowel sound to sound more natural.
- Overemphasizing the "ch": A common mistake is to pronounce "chiropractor" with a heavy "ch" sound, as in "chiropractor". The correct pronunciation begins with a soft "k" sound: /ˈkaɪ/. Tip: Start with the "k" to avoid this error.
- Dropping the final "r": Some speakers might say "chiropractor" without clearly pronouncing the final "r", sounding like "chiropracta". The "r" is important in both US and UK pronunciations: /ˈpræk.tər/ and /ˈpræk.tə/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" at the end.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some people mispronounce "chiropractor" by using incorrect vowel sounds, like "chir-uh-practor". The first vowel should be pronounced as /aɪ/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to master the correct vowel sounds.