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hypoxia
Definition:
(nou) oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency
Examples:
He will bring his special gizmo to your home for some hypoxia training.
Distinction from anemia and hypoxia.
The correct term for this phenonemon is hypoxia.
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Common mistakes of hypoxia pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some people place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "hyp-ˈox-ia". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the third syllable, "hyp-ˈox-ia". Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ox" in "hypoxia".
- Mispronouncing the "x": The "x" in "hypoxia" is often mispronounced as "ks", leading to "hyp-ok-sia". The correct pronunciation is with a "z" sound, "hyp-ˈoʊk-si-ə" (US) or "hɪp-ˈɒk-si-ə" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "z" for the "x".
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some speakers skip the vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "hyp-oxia" instead of "hyp-ˈox-ia". The "y" should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "y" sound in "hypoxia".
- Confusing the ending: The ending of "hypoxia" is sometimes pronounced as "-sia" instead of "-sia". The correct pronunciation includes a clear "si" sound, as in "hyp-ˈoʊk-si-ə" (US) or "hɪp-ˈɒk-si-ə" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "si" to pronounce it correctly.
- Mispronouncing the initial "h": Some may drop the "h" sound, saying "ypoxia". The "h" is essential in "hypoxia", pronounced as "h". Tip: Always start with a clear "h" sound when saying "hypoxia".