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dyspnea
Definition:
(nou) difficult or labored respiration
Examples:
It causes somnolence, anorexia, and dyspnea in humans.
Symptoms include fever and dyspnea.
In general, dyspnea signals that there is inadequate ventilation.
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Common mistakes of dyspnea pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the first syllable, pronouncing it as "DYS-pnea" instead of the correct "dysp-NEA" (/dɪsˈniːə/ in US, /dɪsˈniːə/ in UK). Tip: Focus on the second syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "dyspnea" with a short "i" sound, saying "DIS-pnea" instead of the correct "dysp-NEA." The correct vowels are pronounced as /dɪsˈniːə/. Tip: Practice saying "dysp" with a clear "i" sound followed by a long "nea."
- Missing the "p": A common mistake is to drop the "p" sound, leading to "disnea." The correct pronunciation includes the "p" as in "dyspnea" (/dɪsˈniːə/). Tip: Emphasize the "p" to maintain clarity in the word.
- Ignoring the ending: Some speakers may shorten "dyspnea" to "dyspnea" without the final vowel sound. The full pronunciation is important: "dysp-NEA" (/dɪsˈniːə/). Tip: Always finish with the "ea" sound to ensure correct pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Some may pronounce it as "dysp-NEE-a," overemphasizing the "e" sound. The correct pronunciation is "dysp-NEA" (/dɪsˈniːə/). Tip: Keep the "ea" as a single vowel sound rather than two separate syllables.