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gynecologist
Definition:
(nou) a specialist in gynecology
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒɪst
Examples:
He is a gynecologist and widower.
It's easier for women to believe that their male gynecologist.
As a gynecologist, she is not notable, and the publications appear to be minor.
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Common mistakes of gynecologist pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gy-ne-CO-logist" instead of "GY-ne-CO-logist". Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ (UK) and /ˌɡaɪ.nəˈkɑː.lə.dʒɪst/ (US).
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the initial "gy" as "ji", leading to "ji-ne-cologist". Tip: Focus on the "g" sound as in "go", which is represented by /ɡaɪ/ in IPA.
- Overemphasizing syllables: A common mistake is to overly elongate the syllables, resulting in "GY-ne-CO-LO-gist". Tip: Keep the syllables clear but concise, maintaining a natural flow as shown in the IPA transcription.
- Ignoring the "c" sound: Some learners might skip the "c" sound, pronouncing it as "gyne-ologist". Tip: Ensure to articulate the "c" clearly as /k/ in the IPA to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the "o": It's common to say "gynecolog-ist" without the correct vowel sound in the second syllable. Tip: The "o" should be pronounced as a schwa /ə/, making it sound like "gyne-CO-logist" in IPA.