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cobalamin
Definition:
(nou) a B vitamin that is used to treat pernicious anemia
Examples:
Cobalamin and cyanocobalamin are NOT the same thing.
The cobalamin based proteins use corrin to hold the cobalt.
Nitrous oxide inactivates the cobalamin form of vitamin B by oxidation.
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Common mistakes of cobalamin pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "co-BAL-am-in". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌkoʊˈbɑː.lə.mɪn/ (US) and /ˌkəʊˈbæ.lə.mɪn/ (UK). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "BAL" syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the first vowel as "o" instead of "ə". The first syllable should sound like "co" (/koʊ/ in US and /kəʊ/ in UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle "o" sound.
- Syllable count: A common mistake is omitting the last syllable, pronouncing it as "cobalam". The word has four syllables: /ˌkoʊˈbɑː.lə.mɪn/. Tip: Break it down into parts: "co" - "bal" - "a" - "min".
- Ending sound: Some pronounce the last syllable as "min" with a long "i" sound, like "meen". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i": /mɪn/. Tip: Focus on producing a quick, crisp "i" sound.
- Linking sounds: Learners may forget to link the syllables smoothly, resulting in a choppy pronunciation. The word should flow: "co-bal-a-min". Tip: Practice saying it slowly, then gradually increase your speed while maintaining the flow.