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inflammation
Definition:
(nou) a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat (nou) the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up (nou) arousal to violent emotion (nou) the act of setting something on fire
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən
Examples:
Bronchitis is defined as inflammation of the bronchi.
Cystitis is inflammation of the urinary bladder.
Encephalitis is an acute inflammation of the brain.
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Common mistakes of inflammation pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "in-flam-ˈma-tion". The correct pronunciation is "ˌɪn-flə-ˈmeɪ-ʃən" in US English and "ˌɪn-flə-ˈmeɪ-ʃən" in UK English. Tip: Focus on the third syllable for proper stress.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "a" in "inflammation" as "æ" instead of "ə". The correct sound is a schwa "ə" as in "sofa". Tip: Practice saying "uh" to master the schwa sound.
- Dropping syllables: Some may say "in-flam-ˈmation", omitting the schwa in the second syllable. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌɪn-flə-ˈmeɪ-ʃən". Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure clarity.
- Overemphasizing "flam": Learners sometimes stress "flam" too much, saying "in-ˈflam-a-tion". The stress should be on "ma" instead. Tip: Use a metronome to practice the rhythm of the word.
- Incorrect final syllable: Some might say "inflammation" with a hard "t" sound, like "in-flam-ˈma-tion". The correct ending is a soft "ʃən". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle differences in the final syllable.