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cholelithiasis
Definition:
(nou) the presence of gallstones in the gallbladder
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Ursodiol is given to treat cholelithiasis.
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Common mistakes of cholelithiasis pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cho-le-ˈli-thi-a-sis". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "cho-le-li-ˈTHI-a-sis". Tip: Remember to emphasize "THI" to sound more accurate.
- Vowel confusion: Some mispronounce "cholelithiasis" by using the wrong vowel sounds, especially in the "o" and "i". The correct pronunciation is "ˌkoʊ.lə.lɪˈθaɪ.ə.sɪs" (US) and "ˌkəʊ.lə.lɪˈθaɪ.ə.sɪs" (UK). Tip: Practice the "o" as in "go" and "i" as in "bit".
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is omitting the "le" syllable, pronouncing it as "cho-ˈli-thi-a-sis". This alters the word's integrity. Tip: Break it down into four distinct syllables: "cho-le-li-THI-a-sis".
- Incorrect "th" sound: Some may say "choleli-ˈTHA-iasis" with a hard "t" sound instead of the correct soft "th" as in "think". The correct pronunciation includes the soft "th": "ˈTHI". Tip: Focus on making the "th" sound softer and more fluid.
- Ending mispronunciation: People often mispronounce the ending, saying "cholelithia-ˈsis". The correct ending is "ˈsɪs". Tip: Ensure the last syllable sounds like "siss" to complete the word accurately.