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diabetes
Definition:
(nou) a polygenic disease characterized by abnormally high glucose levels in the blood; any of several metabolic disorders marked by excessive urination and persistent thirst
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdaɪəˈbiːtɪz
Examples:
It may participate in the pathogenesis of diabetes.
He died of diabetes at the age of 75.
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Common mistakes of diabetes pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "di-a-BEET-es" instead of the correct "DI-a-bee-tees" (ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for proper pronunciation.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "diabetes" with a short "i" sound, saying "di-a-bet-es" (ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪz). Tip: Use the long "i" sound as in "high" to ensure clarity.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to drop the "a" in the second syllable, resulting in "di-betes" (daɪˈbiːtiːz). Tip: Make sure to articulate all syllables clearly, including the "a."
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners might pronounce "diabetes" with an "a" sound, saying "dia-bay-tees" (ˌdaɪəˈbeɪtiːz). Tip: Focus on the "i" sound in the second syllable to avoid this error.
- Final "s" mispronunciation: People sometimes pronounce the final "s" as a "z" sound, saying "diabetes" like "diabeteez" (ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz). Tip: Ensure the last sound is a clear "s" to maintain accuracy.