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hypochondriac
Definition:
(nou) a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk
Examples:
She was a notorious hypochondriac.
They are of extremely ill health and very hypochondriac.
He is a proud hypochondriac with a loving son.
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Common mistakes of hypochondriac pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "hy-po-'chondriac". This is wrong; the correct stress is on the third syllable: "hy-po-ˈkɒn.dri.æk" (UK) or "hy-po-ˈkɑn.dri.æk" (US). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "chondriac" for correct pronunciation.
- Ignoring the "h": A common mistake is to pronounce "hypochondriac" without the initial "h", saying "ypochondriac". This omits the sound /h/ that is crucial for the word. Tip: Always start with a clear "h" sound to ensure clarity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the "o" in "hypochondriac" as a long vowel, saying "hypo-ˈkondriac". The correct pronunciation uses a short vowel: "hy-po-ˈkɒn.dri.æk" (UK) or "hy-po-ˈkɑn.dri.æk" (US). Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sounds to maintain accuracy.
- Overemphasizing syllables: People sometimes overly stress the first syllable, saying "'hypo-chondriac". This can lead to mispronunciation. The correct stress pattern is "hy-po-ˈkɒn.dri.æk" (UK) or "hy-po-ˈkɑn.dri.æk" (US). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to get the rhythm right.
- Skipping the final consonant: Some may pronounce "hypochondriac" without the final "c", saying "hypochondria". This is incorrect as it changes the word entirely. Tip: Ensure you articulate the final "c" sound to pronounce the word correctly.