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hereditary
Phonetic Transcription:
hɪˈredɪtri
Examples:
The autosomes contain the rest of the genetic hereditary information.
The disease was hereditary.
The disorder is hereditary and autosomal recessive.
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Common mistakes of hereditary pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "he-RED-i-tary" instead of the correct "hə-ˈrɛd.ɪˌtɛr.i" (US) or "hə-ˈrɛd.ɪ.təri" (UK). Tip: Focus on placing the primary stress on the third syllable.
- Ignoring the schwa: Some learners pronounce the first syllable as "her" instead of using the schwa sound "hə". This leads to "HER-ed-i-tary" instead of "hə-ˈrɛd.ɪˌtɛr.i". Tip: Practice saying the first syllable quickly and lightly.
- Overemphasizing the "t": It's common to overpronounce the "t" in "hereditary", resulting in "her-ED-i-tary." The correct pronunciation is softer: "hə-ˈrɛd.ɪˌtɛr.i". Tip: Try saying it smoothly to reduce the emphasis on the "t".
- Mispronouncing the final "y": Some may pronounce the ending as "ree" instead of "ree" or "ree". This results in "hereditary" sounding like "hereditaree". Tip: Remember the ending is a light "i" sound, not a strong "ee".
- Skipping syllables: A frequent mistake is omitting the second syllable, resulting in "hereditary." This leads to a mispronunciation of "hə-ˈrɛd.ɪˌtɛr.i". Tip: Ensure to articulate each syllable clearly for correct pronunciation.