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gastrocnemius
Definition:
(nou) the muscle in the back part of the leg that forms the greater part of the calf; responsible for the plantar flexion of the foot
Examples:
A slip may pass to the gastrocnemius.
Superficial to the soleus closer to the skin is the gastrocnemius muscle.
The plantaris closely follows the lateral head of the gastrocnemius.
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Common mistakes of gastrocnemius pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gas-TROCK-nemius". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌɡæs.trɒkˈniː.mi.əs/ (UK) and /ˌɡæs.trɑkˈniː.mi.əs/ (US). Tip: Remember to emphasize "ni" when pronouncing "gastrocnemius".
- Vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the "a" in "gastro" as /æ/ instead of /ɡæs/. This can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is /ˌɡæs.trɒkˈniː.mi.əs/ (UK) and /ˌɡæs.trɑkˈniː.mi.əs/ (US). Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound to avoid this mistake.
- Syllable omission: Learners sometimes drop the last syllable, saying "gastrocnemi". This changes the word's meaning. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /ˌɡæs.trɒkˈniː.mi.əs/ (UK) and /ˌɡæs.trɑkˈniː.mi.əs/ (US). Tip: Practice saying the entire word slowly to ensure you include each syllable.
- "c" sound confusion: Some might pronounce the "c" in "gastrocnemius" as /s/, leading to "gastro-snemius". The correct sound is /k/. The accurate pronunciation is /ˌɡæs.trɒkˈniː.mi.əs/ (UK) and /ˌɡæs.trɑkˈniː.mi.əs/ (US). Tip: Remember that "c" before "t" is a hard sound.
- Incorrect vowel in "mius": A common mistake is pronouncing "mius" as /maɪəs/ instead of /mi.əs/. This alters the word's clarity. The correct pronunciation is /ˌɡæs.trɒkˈniː.mi.əs/ (UK) and /ˌɡæs.trɑkˈniː.mi.əs/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "i" to ensure it sounds like "me".