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collagen
Definition:
(nou) a fibrous scleroprotein in bone and cartilage and tendon and other connective tissue; yields gelatin on boiling
Examples:
The collagen of the sclera is continuous with the cornea.
They originally nucleate at the gaps between collagen fibrils.
However, the preservation of collagen in the fossil record is very scarce.
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Common mistakes of collagen pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "co-LA-gen" instead of "COL-la-gen". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, using IPA /ˈkɒl.ɪ.dʒən/ for UK and /ˈkɑː.lə.dʒən/ for US.
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers pronounce the first "o" as in "cot" instead of the correct "ah" sound. Tip: Use the IPA /ˈkɒl.ɪ.dʒən/ for UK and /ˈkɑː.lə.dʒən/ for US to practice the correct vowel sound.
- Missing "g" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "g" sound, saying "co-lah-en". Tip: Ensure you clearly pronounce the "g" as in "go", which is crucial for clarity in "collagen".
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some people say "col-la-GEN" with too much stress on the last syllable. Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable and maintain a balanced tone throughout the word.
- Incorrect vowel in the second syllable: A frequent error is pronouncing the second syllable as "lay" instead of the correct "luh". Tip: Focus on the IPA /ˈkɒl.ɪ.dʒən/ for UK and /ˈkɑː.lə.dʒən/ for the right vowel sound.