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chitin
Definition:
(nou) a tough semitransparent horny substance; the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and the cell walls of certain fungi
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It is made of a chitin like substance.
The cuticle contains chitin and is moulted.
The polymers are derived from chitin.
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Common mistakes of chitin pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying "chi-TIN" /ˈkaɪtɪn/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: "CHI-tin" /ˈkaɪtɪn/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on "CHI".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some pronounce "chitin" with an "i" sound like in "bit", saying "chi-tin" /ˈʧɪtɪn/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "i" sound as in "kite". Tip: Focus on the long "i" /aɪ/ in the first syllable.
- Omitting the "ch" sound: Learners might say "kitin" /ˈkɪtɪn/, dropping the "ch". The "ch" in "chitin" is pronounced like "ch" in "chocolate" /ʧ/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "ch" sound clearly at the beginning.
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Some say "chitin" with an "a" sound, pronouncing it as "chay-tin" /ˈʧeɪtɪn/. The correct vowel sound is the short "i" /ɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "chitin" with the short "i" to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing the final "tin": A common error is pronouncing "chitin" as "chit-in" /ˈʧɪtɪn/. The correct pronunciation blends the syllables smoothly, keeping "tin" soft. Tip: Practice saying "chitin" with a fluid transition between syllables.