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dietary
Definition:
(nou) a regulated daily food allowance
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdaɪətəri
Examples:
The dietary choline intake might increase the risk of colon and rectum cancer.
These are dietary relationships of the pygmy rabbit.
It is difficult for the human body to digest dietary fats.
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Common mistakes of dietary pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "dietary" with a long "i" sound as in "die" (ˈdaɪ.əˌtɛr.i). This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the second syllable, pronounced as "ə" (ə) in both US and UK variants.
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "di-ET-ary" (ˌdaɪˈɛt.ər.i). This alters the word's rhythm. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "DI-etary" (ˈdaɪ.əˌtɛr.i).
- Omitting syllables: Some may say "dietary" as "dietry" (ˈdaɪ.ə.ri), skipping the middle syllable. This can lead to confusion. Tip: Ensure to pronounce all three syllables clearly: "DI-et-ar-y".
- Confusing with "diet": People often confuse "dietary" with "diet" (ˈdaɪ.ət), using a similar pronunciation. This can change the meaning. Tip: Distinguish "dietary" by emphasizing the extra syllables and the "ɛ" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some might stress the "t" too much, leading to "die-tary" (ˈdaɪ.tɛr.i). This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and blend it smoothly into the following vowel sound.