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cochlea
Definition:
(nou) the snail-shaped tube (in the inner ear coiled around the modiolus) where sound vibrations are converted into nerve impulses by the organ of Corti
Examples:
The latter is particularly obvious in the apex of the cochlea.
The most common surgical intervention is ablation of the cochlea.
The inner hair cells provide the main neural output of the cochlea.
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Common mistakes of cochlea pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "coch-LEA" instead of the correct "COCH-lea" (/ˈkɒk.li.ə/ in UK and /ˈkɑk.li.ə/ in US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Ignoring the vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "cochlea" with an "a" sound, like "coch-lee-uh." The correct pronunciation includes a schwa sound in the last syllable. Tip: Focus on a quick, soft "lea" sound, not "lee-uh."
- Overemphasizing the "ch": Some people pronounce "cochlea" with a hard "ch" sound, as in "cat." Instead, it should be pronounced with a softer "k" sound. Tip: Think of "cochlea" starting with "k" as in "cat," not "ch."
- Mispronouncing the "c": It's common to hear "cochlea" pronounced with a "s" sound, like "sochlea." The correct pronunciation starts with a hard "k" sound. Tip: Always begin with a strong "k" sound to avoid confusion.
- Lengthening the last syllable: Some learners mistakenly stretch the last syllable, saying "coch-lea-a." The correct pronunciation ends with a quick "lea." Tip: Keep the final syllable concise and avoid adding extra sounds.