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endoscopy
Definition:
(nou) a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a bodily organ or performing minor surgery
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈendəskəʊp
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Common mistakes of endoscopy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "en-ˈdos-kə-pi". The correct pronunciation is /ˌenˈdɒs.kə.pi/ in UK English and /ˌenˈdɑːs.kə.pi/ in US English. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "dos" syllable.
- Skipping syllables: Some may shorten it to "en-ˈskɔ-pi", omitting the "dos" part. The complete pronunciation is /ˌenˈdɒs.kə.pi/ in UK and /ˌenˈdɑːs.kə.pi/ in US. Tip: Articulate all three syllables clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "o" in "dos" is often mispronounced as /ɔ/ instead of /ɒ/ (UK) or /ɑː/ (US). Tip: Practice the correct vowel by exaggerating "dos" — /dɒs/ in UK, /dɑːs/ in US.
- Confusing with similar terms: Some learners mix "endoscopy" with "endoscopic", pronouncing it as "en-ˈdos-kə-pik". The correct forms are /ˌenˈdɒs.kə.pi/ (endoscopy) and /ˌen.dəˈskɒp.ɪk/ (endoscopic). Tip: Remember that "endoscopy" ends with an /i/, not a /k/.
- Overemphasizing the "en": It’s common to stress the first syllable too much, producing "ˈen-dɒs-kə-pi". The correct stress is on "dos". Tip: Say it slowly, giving strongest emphasis to the middle syllable.