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hygiene
Definition:
(nou) a condition promoting sanitary practices (nou) the science concerned with the prevention of illness and maintenance of health
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhaɪdʒiːn
Examples:
He is responsible for the overall hygiene of the mess.
The followers of hygiene preached to prevent illness.
A strict check is kept on the health and hygiene of the cadets.
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Common mistakes of hygiene pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hy-GEE-ne" instead of the correct "HY-gi-ne" /ˈhaɪ.dʒin/ (US) /haɪˈdʒiːn/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Omitting the "g": Some may pronounce "hygiene" as "HY-een" /haɪˈin/, neglecting the "g". This leads to confusion and incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember to articulate the "g" clearly in the word.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "i" instead of "ai," resulting in "hi-gene" /hɪˈdʒiːn/. Tip: Practice saying "hi" and "hygiene" to distinguish the vowel sounds.
- Blending syllables: Some speakers may blend "hygiene" into one syllable, saying "hy-yeen" /haɪˈin/. This can make the word difficult to recognize. Tip: Break the word into three distinct syllables when speaking.
- Confusing with similar words: People often mix up "hygiene" with "hygienic," leading to mispronunciation. "Hygiene" should be pronounced /ˈhaɪ.dʒin/ (US) and /haɪˈdʒiːn/ (UK). Tip: Familiarize yourself with both words to avoid confusion.