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etiology
Definition:
(nou) the cause of a disease (nou) the philosophical study of causation
Examples:
The etiology of delirium is complex and usually consists of multiple factors.
Classification based on etiology.
But the etiology was a complete mystery.
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Common mistakes of etiology pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /ˌiːtiˈɒlədʒi/ instead of the correct /ˌiːtiˈɑːlədʒi/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable, "ol".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "e" in "etiology" is often mispronounced as /ɛ/ instead of /iː/. This changes the sound to /ˌɛtiˈɒlədʒi/ in error. Tip: Practice saying "ee" as in "see" for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some speakers overemphasize the "o" sound, leading to a pronunciation like /ˌiːtiˈɔːlədʒi/ instead of /ˌiːtiˈɑːlədʒi/. Tip: Focus on a softer "o" sound that blends into the following syllable.
- Skipping syllables: Learners sometimes drop the "o" in "etiology," pronouncing it as /ˌiːtɪˈɑːlədʒi/. This changes the word significantly. Tip: Ensure all syllables are pronounced clearly, especially the "o".
- Mispronouncing the "g": The "g" at the end of "etiology" can be mispronounced as a hard "g" /g/ instead of the soft "j" sound /dʒ/. Tip: Remember that it sounds like "j" as in "judge".