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incontinence
Definition:
(nou) involuntary urination or defecation (nou) indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures
Examples:
Constipation is the most common cause of fecal incontinence.
Overflow incontinence is a form of urinary incontinence.
Stress incontinence is a form of urinary incontinence.
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Common mistakes of incontinence pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "in-ˈcon-ti-nence." The correct pronunciation is "in-ˈkɒn-tɪ-nəns" (UK) or "in-ˈkɑːn-tɪ-nəns" (US). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable for clarity.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some pronounce the "c" as a hard "k," saying "in-kontinence." The correct pronunciation is with a soft "c," as in "in-ˈkɒn-tɪ-nəns" (UK) or "in-ˈkɑːn-tɪ-nəns" (US). Tip: Focus on the "con" syllable to avoid this mistake.
- Skipping syllables: A common error is omitting the second syllable, resulting in "incontinence" pronounced as "in-ˈnence." The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "in-ˈkɒn-tɪ-nəns" (UK) or "in-ˈkɑːn-tɪ-nəns" (US). Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may confuse the vowel sounds, pronouncing "incontinence" as "in-conti-nence." The correct vowel sounds are "ɒ" (UK) or "ɑː" (US) for the "con" syllable. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the correct vowel pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "n": A mistake is overemphasizing the "n" sound, leading to "in-con-ten-ance." The correct pronunciation is "in-ˈkɒn-tɪ-nəns" (UK) or "in-ˈkɑːn-tɪ-nəns" (US) with a balanced "n." Tip: Keep the "n" sound soft and smooth.