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giardia
Definition:
(nou) a suspected cause of diarrhea in humans
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This of course is the transmission vector for giardia.
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Common mistakes of giardia pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners pronounce "giardia" with incorrect stress on the second syllable, saying /dɪˈɑːr.dɪ.ə/ instead of the correct /ˈdʒiː.ɑːr.di.ə/. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Confusing vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing "giardia" with a short "i" sound, as in "sit," resulting in /ˈdʒɪər.dɪ.ə/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "ee" sound, /ˈdʒiː.ɑːr.di.ə/. Tip: Focus on the "ee" sound in the first syllable.
- Ignoring the "g" sound: Some may mispronounce "giardia" by softening the "g," saying /ˈdʒiː.ɑːr.di.ə/ without a clear "g" sound. The "g" should be pronounced clearly as /dʒ/. Tip: Emphasize the initial "g" to avoid confusion.
- Overlooking the "a" sound: A frequent error is pronouncing the "a" in "giardia" too lightly, resulting in /dʒiˈɑːr.dɪ.ə/. The correct pronunciation has a clear "a" sound, /ˈdʒiː.ɑːr.di.ə/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "a" distinctly.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some learners may drop the final "a" sound, saying /ˈdʒiː.ɑːr.dɪ/ instead of /ˈdʒiː.ɑːr.di.ə/. This can change the word's clarity. Tip: Always include the ending "a" for accurate pronunciation.