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encephalopathy
Definition:
(nou) any disorder or disease of the brain
Examples:
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy diseases are caused by prions.
Cerebral edema and encephalopathy.
Control of hepatic encephalopathy.
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Common mistakes of encephalopathy pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress on the second syllable instead of the third. The correct pronunciation is /ɛnˌsɛf.əˈlɒp.ə.θi/ in UK and /ɛnˌsɛf.əˈlɑː.pə.θi/ in US. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "lo" in "encephalopathy".
- Mispronouncing "ph": Some may pronounce "ph" as "f" instead of "f" in "encephalopathy". The correct sound is /f/, not /p/. Tip: Remember that "ph" in medical terms often represents the "f" sound.
- Skipping syllables: Learners might omit the middle syllable, saying "encephalopathy" as /ɛnˈsɛl.ə.θi/. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly: "en-ceph-a-lop-a-thy".
- Vowel sounds confusion: The vowel sounds in "encephalopathy" can be tricky. Some may pronounce "a" as /æ/ instead of /ə/. Tip: Pay attention to the schwa sound /ə/ in unstressed syllables for clarity.
- Ending sound mispronunciation: Some may incorrectly pronounce the ending as "thy" with a hard "th" sound, instead of /θi/. Tip: Ensure the "th" is soft, as in "think", to achieve the correct pronunciation.