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hippocrates
Definition:
(nou) medical practitioner who is regarded as the father of medicine; author of the Hippocratic oath (circa 460-377 BC)
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Common mistakes of hippocrates pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "hi-ˈpɑː.krə.tiz" instead of the correct "ˈhɪ.pə.krə.tiz". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable "hip" to get it right.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "hippocrates" with an "a" sound, saying "hi-pok-ˈraː.tiz". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the second syllable, making it "ˈhɪ.pə.krə.tiz". Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound in the first syllable.
- Missing the second "p": A common mistake is to say "hi-ˈɒ.krə.tiz" instead of "ˈhɪ.pə.krə.tiz". This leads to an omission of the second "p". Tip: Clearly enunciate both "p" sounds to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some speakers stress the last syllable, saying "hippocrates" as "hɪ.pə.krəˈtiːz". The correct stress is on the first syllable. Tip: Keep the last syllable light and unstressed to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Confusing with similar words: People often mix "hippocrates" with "hypocrisy", leading to mispronunciation. "Hippocrates" is pronounced "ˈhɪ.pə.krə.tiz", while "hypocrisy" is "hɪˈpɒk.rɪ.si". Tip: Familiarize yourself with the distinct sounds and stresses in each word.