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glucose
Definition:
(nou) a monosaccharide sugar that has several forms; an important source of physiological energy
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈɡluːkəʊs
Examples:
Insulin attaches to the cells and clears a pathway for the glucose.
It is the output of the anaerobic metabolism of glucose known as glycolysis.
The amount of glucose in the blood stream is regulated by the hormone insulin.
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Common mistakes of glucose pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many people mispronounce "glucose" by using the wrong vowel sounds, saying "gloo-kohs" instead of the correct pronunciation /ˈɡluː.koʊs/ (US) or /ˈɡluː.kəʊs/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "u" sounding like "oo" in "food."
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "glu-COSE" instead of "GLU-cose." The primary stress is on the first syllable /ˈɡluː.koʊs/ (US) or /ˈɡluː.kəʊs/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "GLU" when pronouncing the word.
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common mistake is to overly stress the "c" in "glucose," leading to a pronunciation like "glu-COSE." The "c" should be softer and less pronounced. Tip: Keep the "c" subtle, blending it smoothly with the "o."
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some speakers skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "glucose" with a clear "o" sound. The correct pronunciation includes a schwa /ə/ in the UK version. Tip: Practice saying "glucose" with a quick, relaxed second syllable.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often confuse "glucose" with "glucose" or "glucose" due to similar sounds. Each word has distinct syllable stress and vowel sounds. Tip: Listen to recordings of each word to differentiate their pronunciations clearly.