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dysphagia
Definition:
(nou) condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful
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Other signs may include falling, dysphonia, or dysphagia.
Reported side effects include drowsiness and dizziness and dysphagia.
Dysphagia to solid food usually is greater than dysphagia to liquid food.
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Common mistakes of dysphagia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many say "dysphagia" with the stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /dɪsˈfeɪ.dʒə/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: /ˌdɪsˈfeɪ.dʒə/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce the first vowel in "dysphagia" as /eɪ/ instead of the correct /ɪ/. Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the first syllable: /ˌdɪsˈfeɪ.dʒə/.
- Omitting the "y": A common mistake is to drop the "y" sound, saying "disphagia" as /dɪsˈfeɪ.dʒə/. Tip: Include the "y" sound to maintain clarity: /ˌdɪsˈfeɪ.dʒə/.
- Confusing the "g" sound: Some people pronounce the "g" in "dysphagia" as a hard /g/ as in "go," instead of the soft /dʒ/. Tip: Pronounce the "g" as /dʒ/ like in "judge": /ˌdɪsˈfeɪ.dʒə/.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A few may say "dysphagia" with a schwa sound at the end, as /dɪsˈfeɪ.dʒə/. Tip: Ensure the ending is clear and pronounced as /ə/ for accuracy: /ˌdɪsˈfeɪ.dʒə/.