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gastrointestinal
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɡæstrəʊɪnˈtestɪnəl
Examples:
It is the primary facultative organism of the human gastrointestinal tract.
Constipation is a gastrointestinal disorder.
It is found in the gastrointestinal tract.
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Common mistakes of gastrointestinal pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly, saying "gas-tro-in-test-i-nal" instead of "gas-tro-ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl" (US) or "gas-tro-ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl" (UK). Tip: Focus on stressing the syllable with "tɛs" to sound more natural.
- Ignoring syllable separation: Some may pronounce it as a single flow, "gastrointestinal," merging syllables. This can make it hard to understand. Tip: Break it down into syllables: "gas-tro-in-tes-ti-nal" for clarity.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Learners often elongate the vowels, saying "gastro-iiin-tes-tii-nal." This can sound awkward. Tip: Keep vowels short and crisp, especially in the unstressed syllables.
- Confusing "g" sounds: Some pronounce "g" as a soft "j," saying "jastrointestinal." This is incorrect. Tip: Remember that "g" in "gastrointestinal" is a hard "g" as in "go," not "gem."
- Mispronouncing "intestinal": A common mistake is saying "in-test-i-nal" instead of "ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl." This alters the meaning. Tip: Practice the "tɛs" sound to ensure correct pronunciation.