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epidemiology
Definition:
(nou) the branch of medical science dealing with the transmission and control of disease
Examples:
Spatial epidemiology is the study of the spatial distribution of disease.
Public health and communicable disease prevention and epidemiology. 4.
His main areas of expertise was ruminant helminth control and epidemiology.
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Common mistakes of epidemiology pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable of "epidemiology" as /ˌɛpɪˌdɛmɪˈɑlədʒi/ instead of the correct first syllable /ˌɛpɪˌdiːˈmiːɑlədʒi/. Tip: Focus on the primary stress on the third syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "epidemiology" with a short "i" in the third syllable, as in /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪˈɑlədʒi/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "e" sound /ˌɛpɪˌdiːˈmiːɑlədʒi/. Tip: Listen carefully to the vowel sounds.
- Omitting syllables: It's common to drop the second "e" in "epidemiology," leading to a pronunciation like /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪˈɑlədʒi/. This makes it sound incomplete. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly.
- Confusing "o" sounds: Some may pronounce the "o" in "epidemiology" as a short "o" /ˌɛpɪˌdɛmɪˈɒlədʒi/ instead of the correct long "o" sound /ˌɛpɪˌdiːˈmiːɑlədʒi/. Tip: Practice the "o" sound to achieve clarity.
- Mispronouncing "g": A frequent mistake is pronouncing the "g" in "epidemiology" as a hard "g," resulting in /ˌɛpɪˌdɛmɪˈgɑlədʒi/. The correct pronunciation uses a soft "g" sound /ˌɛpɪˌdiːˈmiːɑlədʒi/. Tip: Remember to soften the "g" for accuracy.