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hysterectomy
Definition:
(nou) surgical removal of the uterus
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Common mistakes of hysterectomy pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the wrong syllable in "hysterectomy". The primary stress is on the second syllable: /hɪsˈtɛr.ɛk.tə.mi/ (US), /hɪsˈtɛr.ɛk.tə.mi/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing "tɛr".
- Mispronouncing "h": Some might pronounce "h" as a hard "h" sound instead of a soft one. The correct pronunciation starts with a light "h" sound, as in /hɪs/. Tip: Practice with words like "hat" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing "e": A common mistake is overstressing the "e" in "hysterectomy". The "e" in the second syllable is a schwa sound /ə/, which is less emphasized. Tip: Say it quickly to keep the stress on the second syllable.
- Ignoring the "y": Some may neglect the "y" sound at the end of "hysterectomy". The final "y" should be pronounced as /mi/, not dropped. Tip: Remember to articulate the last syllable clearly.
- Syllable count confusion: People sometimes miscount the syllables in "hysterectomy", thinking it has fewer than five. It has five distinct syllables: /hɪs.tə.ˈrɛk.tə.mi/. Tip: Break it down into parts to help with clarity.