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cholera
Definition:
(nou) an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkɒlərə
Examples:
The last cholera epidemic was particularly virulent.
In 1833 it was the only pueblo to escape the cholera epidemic.
In the summer of 1873 the town was devastated by an epidemic of cholera.
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Common mistakes of cholera pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "cho-LE-ra." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkɒl.ə.rə/ in UK and /ˈkɑː.lə.rə/ in US. Tip: Focus on saying "CHO-le-ra" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some mispronounce the first vowel sound, saying "cho-lay-ra." The correct pronunciation uses a short "o" sound: /ˈkɒl.ə.rə/ in UK and /ˈkɑː.lə.rə/ in US. Tip: Practice the "o" as in "cot" for accuracy.
- Overemphasizing the "r": A common mistake is to pronounce the "r" too strongly, making it sound like "chol-er-a." In both UK and US pronunciations, the "r" is softer. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and focus on the vowel sounds instead.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some speakers skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "cholera" as "chol-ra." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: /ˈkɒl.ə.rə/ in UK and /ˈkɑː.lə.rə/ in US. Tip: Remember that the schwa is a quick, neutral sound.
- Mispronouncing the last syllable: People often say "chol-er-a" instead of the correct "chol-er-uh." The last syllable should be pronounced with a schwa sound. Tip: Practice saying "cholera" slowly, ensuring the final syllable is soft and quick.