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diarrhea
Definition:
(nou) frequent and watery bowel movements; can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdaɪəˈrɪə
Examples:
These solutes pull water into the lumen of the bowel, and diarrhea results.
As the sand or dirt irritates the lining of the bowel it can cause diarrhea.
As the sand or dirt irritates the lining of the bowel, it can cause diarrhea.
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Common mistakes of diarrhea pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "diar-ˈrhea" instead of the correct "ˌdiə-ˈrɪə" (US) or "ˌdaɪə-ˈrɪə" (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some people pronounce "diarrhea" with exaggerated vowel sounds, leading to "diar-ˈheea." The correct pronunciation is "ˌdiə-ˈrɪə" (US) or "ˌdaɪə-ˈrɪə" (UK). Tip: Focus on the short vowel sounds in the syllables.
- Ignoring syllable breaks: Learners may blend syllables together, saying "diahrea" instead of clearly articulating "diarrhea." The correct pronunciation separates the syllables as "ˌdiə-ˈrɪə" (US) or "ˌdaɪə-ˈrɪə" (UK). Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly.
- Mispronouncing "r": Some speakers pronounce the "r" in the second syllable too strongly, saying "diarrhea" with an exaggerated "r" sound. The correct pronunciation is softer: "ˌdiə-ˈrɪə" (US) or "ˌdaɪə-ˈrɪə" (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" light and smooth.
- Confusing "h" and "r": A common mistake is confusing the "h" and "r" sounds, leading to "diarrhea" pronounced as "diarrhea." The correct pronunciation is "ˌdiə-ˈrɪə" (US) or "ˌdaɪə-ˈrɪə" (UK). Tip: Pay attention to the soft "h" sound at the beginning of the second syllable.