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costochondritis
Definition:
(nou) inflammation at the junction of a rib and its cartilage
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Common mistakes of costochondritis pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the wrong syllable, saying "costochondritis" as /ˌkɒstəʊˈkɒndrɪtɪs/ instead of the correct /ˌkɑːstəʊˈkɒndrɪtɪs/. Tip: Focus on stressing the third syllable, "chond," to pronounce it correctly.
- Mispronouncing "chond": The "chond" in "costochondritis" is often mispronounced as /kɒnd/ instead of the correct /kɒnd/. Tip: Remember that the "ch" is pronounced like "k," so emphasize "chond" clearly.
- Overlooking the "o": Some might skip the "o" in "costochondritis," saying /kɒstəˈkɒndrɪtɪs/ instead of /ˌkɑːstəʊˈkɒndrɪtɪs/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "o" in "costochondritis" to maintain clarity.
- Blending syllables: Learners may blend syllables together, resulting in a slurred pronunciation like "costochondritis" as /kɒstəˈkɒndraɪtɪs/. Tip: Clearly articulate each syllable, especially the "co," "chon," and "dri" parts.
- Ignoring the final "itis": The "itis" in "costochondritis" is sometimes pronounced as /aɪtɪs/ instead of /ɪtɪs/. Tip: Practice the "itis" ending to ensure you pronounce it correctly, emphasizing the "i" sound.