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hemoptysis
Definition:
(nou) coughing up blood from the respiratory tract; usually indicates a severe infection of the bronchi or lungs
Examples:
Sometimes hemoptysis may be rust colored.
Symptoms include persistent cough, hemoptysis, and chest pain.
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Common mistakes of hemoptysis pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "he-MOP-tuh-sis". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /hɪˈmɒp.tɪ.sɪs/ (UK) and /hɪˈmɑːp.tɪ.sɪs/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "mop" part to emphasize it correctly.
- Mispronouncing the initial sound: Some may pronounce the "h" as silent, saying "emoptysis". The "h" is pronounced as /h/, making it "hemoptysis". Tip: Always pronounce "h" clearly at the beginning of the word.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to stress the "t" too much, leading to "hemop-TY-sis". The "t" should be softer and less emphasized. The correct pronunciation is /hɪˈmɒp.tɪ.sɪs/ (UK) and /hɪˈmɑːp.tɪ.sɪs/ (US). Tip: Keep the "t" light to maintain the flow of the word.
- Vowel confusion: Some might confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing it as "hemop-thesis". The correct vowels are /ɪ/ in the second and third syllables, not /e/. Tip: Practice the vowel sounds separately to distinguish them.
- Ignoring syllable clarity: Learners may blend syllables, saying "hemopty-sis" as one smooth word. Each syllable should be distinct: "hem-op-ty-sis". Tip: Break the word into its syllables when practicing pronunciation.