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endocrinology
Definition:
(nou) the branch of medicine dealing with the endocrine glands and their secretions
Examples:
Pioneer of insect endocrinology.
Reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
His area of interest is endocrinology.
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Common mistakes of endocrinology pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many say "endocrinology" with incorrect stress, like "en-do-cri-NOL-o-gy". The correct pronunciation has primary stress on the third syllable: /ˌɛn.də.kraɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK) and /ˌɛn.də.kraɪˈnɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "nol" syllable for emphasis.
- Omitting syllables: Some learners may drop syllables, saying "endocrinology" as "en-do-crin-ology". This can lead to confusion and miscommunication. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /ˌɛn.də.kraɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/. Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "o" in "endocrinology" is often mispronounced as "uh" instead of the correct "ah" sound. The IPA shows this as /ˈnɒl/ (UK) and /ˈnɑːl/ (US). Tip: Listen closely to native speakers to catch the difference.
- Mispronouncing "end": Some learners pronounce "end" as "in" or "en" without the "d", leading to "inocrinology". The correct pronunciation is /ˈɛn.də/ at the beginning. Tip: Emphasize the "d" sound at the end of "end".
- Blending sounds: A common mistake is blending the "d" and "k" sounds, leading to "endocrinology" sounding like "enocrinology". The correct separation is important: /ˌɛn.də.kraɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/. Tip: Practice each consonant sound distinctly to improve clarity.