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cochlear
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For the sense of hearing, these are the cochlear nuclei.
It is the main component of the cochlear apex.
The cochlear cupula is a structure in the cochlea.
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Common mistakes of cochlear pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people mistakenly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "coch-LEA-r". The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈkɒk.lɪ.ər/ (UK) and /ˈkɑk.lɪ.ɚ/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "COCH" part to get the stress right.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "cochlear" with an "o" sound as in "go". The correct pronunciation has a short "o" sound, like in "cot": /ˈkɒk.lɪ.ər/ (UK) and /ˈkɑk.lɪ.ɚ/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "cot" before "cochlear".
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: A common mistake is to put too much emphasis on the "lear" part, saying "coch-lear". The final syllable is less stressed: /ˈkɒk.lɪ.ər/ (UK) and /ˈkɑk.lɪ.ɚ/ (US). Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.
- Skipping the "h" sound: Some may drop the "h" in "cochlear", pronouncing it as "cocular". The "h" is important for the correct pronunciation: /ˈkɒk.lɪ.ər/ (UK) and /ˈkɑk.lɪ.ɚ/ (US). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "h" clearly.
- Mispronouncing the "r" sound: People often pronounce the "r" in "cochlear" too strongly or not at all. The "r" should be soft and connected to the preceding vowel: /ˈkɒk.lɪ.ər/ (UK) and /ˈkɑk.lɪ.ɚ/ (US). Tip: Practice with words like "her" to get the right sound.