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euthanasia
Definition:
(nou) the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌjuːθəˈneɪzɪə
Examples:
The party opposes euthanasia and abortion.
What's the definition of euthanasia
Voluntary euthanasia is that with the consent of the subject.
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Common mistakes of euthanasia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some people place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "eu-THA-nasia" instead of "eu-THA-nasia" (US: /ˌjuːθəˈneɪziə/, UK: /ˌjuːθəˈneɪziə/). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the third syllable, "na".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Mispronouncing the "eu" as "you" instead of the correct "yoo" can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation starts with the sound /juː/. Tip: Practice saying "youth" to get the right sound for "eu".
- Omitting syllables: Some may say "euthan-asia" instead of "euthanasia" by dropping the "na". This can alter the meaning. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables: "eu-tha-NA-sia".
- Confusing "s" and "z" sounds: Pronouncing the "s" in "euthanasia" as a "z" can lead to misunderstanding. The correct sound is /s/ as in "snake". Tip: Focus on the "s" sound, like in "see".
- Mispronouncing the "h": Some might pronounce "euthanasia" without the "h", saying "euthanasia" instead of "euthanasia". The "h" is important for clarity. Tip: Practice saying "hat" to emphasize the "h" sound at the beginning.