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colchicine
Definition:
(nou) an analgesic drug derived from the saffron plant and used to treat gout
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Common mistakes of colchicine pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "col-CHI-cine" instead of the correct "COL-chi-cine" (ˈkɒl.tʃɪ.siːn in UK, ˈkɑl.tʃɪ.siːn in US). Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable for accuracy.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some mispronounce the "o" in "colchicine" as a long "o" sound, saying "coal-chicine." The correct pronunciation has a short "o" as in "cot" (ˈkɒl in UK, ˈkɑl in US). Tip: Practice saying "cot" to get the right sound.
- Syllable omission: Learners may drop the second syllable, pronouncing it as "col-chine." This overlooks the important "chi" sound (ˈkɒl.tʃɪ.siːn in UK, ˈkɑl.tʃɪ.siːn in US). Tip: Break the word into three clear syllables.
- Incorrect "ch" sound: Some may pronounce the "ch" in "colchicine" as a hard "k" sound, saying "kol-kicine." The correct sound is a "ch" as in "cheese" (ˈkɒl.tʃɪ.siːn in UK, ˈkɑl.tʃɪ.siːn in US). Tip: Practice with words like "cheese" to master this sound.
- Final "e" mispronunciation: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "e" as a separate syllable, leading to "colchic-een." The correct pronunciation does not emphasize this "e" (ˈkɒl.tʃɪ.siːn in UK, ˈkɑl.tʃɪ.siːn in US). Tip: Remember that the final "e" is silent.