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hospital
Definition:
(nou) a health facility where patients receive treatment (nou) a medical institution where sick or injured people are given medical or surgical care
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɒspɪtəl
Examples:
By pressing to the hospital, the doctors posted to the hospital died.
He is a genetic doctor in a hospital.
The man was sent to the hospital after the recrudescence of the disease.
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Common mistakes of hospital pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hos-ˈpi-tal." The correct pronunciation places the primary stress on the first syllable: "ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl" (UK) and "ˈhɑː.spɪ.tl" (US). Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable to sound more natural.
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some people skip the vowel sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "hos-pi-tl." The correct pronunciation includes the schwa sound: "ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl" (UK) and "ˈhɑː.spɪ.tl" (US). Tip: Remember to include a soft "i" sound in the second syllable.
- Confusing "h" with "k": A common mistake is pronouncing the initial "h" as "k," resulting in "kospital." The correct pronunciation starts with "h": "ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl" (UK) and "ˈhɑː.spɪ.tl" (US). Tip: Focus on producing a clear "h" sound at the beginning.
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some learners pronounce the last syllable as "tal," leading to "hos-pi-tal." The correct form ends with a schwa sound: "ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl" (UK) and "ˈhɑː.spɪ.tl" (US). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure you include the correct ending sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners sometimes stress the "t" in "hospital," saying "hos-pi-ˈtal." The "t" should be softer and less emphasized. The correct pronunciation is "ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl" (UK) and "ˈhɑː.spɪ.tl" (US). Tip: Keep the "t" subtle to maintain a natural flow.