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epithelium
Definition:
(nou) membranous tissue covering internal organs and other internal surfaces of the body
Examples:
The cells are ciliated simple cuboidal epithelium.
The chemical interacts as a vapour at the olfactory epithelium.
The germinal epithelium is the innermost layer of the testicle.
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Common mistakes of epithelium pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "epi'THELIum." The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌɛpɪˈθiːliəm/ (US) and /ˌɛpɪˈθɪlɪəm/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "THE" part.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "epithelium" with a short "i" sound, saying "epithelium." The correct pronunciation features a long "ee" sound in the third syllable: /ˈθiː/ (US) and /ˈθɪ/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "see" to get the right vowel sound.
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is to omit the middle syllable, pronouncing it as "epithelium." The word has four distinct syllables: "ep-i-the-li-um." Tip: Break the word down into parts for easier pronunciation.
- Incorrect ending: Some may say "epithelium" with a stress on the last syllable, pronouncing it as "epithelium." The correct ending is a soft "um," /ɪəm/ (US) and /ɪəm/ (UK). Tip: Focus on a light touch for the final syllable.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Learners sometimes overemphasize the "t" sound, saying "epithel-ium." The "t" should be soft and not overly pronounced. Tip: Try to blend the "t" smoothly into the following vowel sound.