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diabetic
Definition:
(nou) someone who has diabetes
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdaɪəˈbetɪk
Examples:
A hypothesis for the prevention of diabetic ketoacidosis
It is the technique of choice for diabetic patients.
See the diabetic hypoglycemia article.
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Common mistakes of diabetic pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "di-ˈa-betic". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "bet" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some speakers use a short "i" sound in the first syllable, pronouncing it as "di-ˈi-betic". The correct pronunciation begins with a diphthong: "ˌdaɪə-". Tip: Practice saying "die" to get the right vowel sound.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is dropping the second syllable, resulting in "di-ˈbet-ic". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk". Tip: Break it down into "di-a-bet-ic" to ensure clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "t": Some people pronounce the "t" as a soft "d", saying "di-a-ˈbed-ic". The correct sound is a clear "t": "ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk". Tip: Focus on enunciating the "t" sound sharply.
- Incorrect ending sound: A frequent error is to say "diabetic" with a long "e" sound, like "di-a-ˈbee-tic". The last syllable should be pronounced with a short "i": "ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk". Tip: Listen to native speakers for the correct ending sound.