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influenza
Definition:
(nou) an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɪnflʊˈenzə
Examples:
The flu is still the influenza virus.
He died in the influenza pandemic.
The pneumonia developed from the influenza.
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Common mistakes of influenza pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly place the stress on the second syllable, saying "in-floo-ˈen-za". The correct pronunciation is "ˌɪn-flu-ˈɛn-zə" in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the last syllable.
- Overemphasizing vowels: Some learners may pronounce "influenza" with exaggerated vowel sounds, such as "in-flu-ˈen-za". The correct IPA is "ˌɪn-flu-ˈɛn-zə". Tip: Keep the vowel sounds short and clear without overemphasizing them.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is pronouncing the "u" as "yoo" instead of "oo", leading to "in-floo-ˈen-za". The correct pronunciation is "ˌɪn-flu-ˈɛn-zə". Tip: Focus on the short "u" sound as in "put".
- Skipping syllables: Some may omit the first syllable, saying "flu-ˈen-za". The full pronunciation is "ˌɪn-flu-ˈɛn-zə". Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly to avoid confusion.
- Mispronouncing the last syllable: A frequent error is saying "in-flu-en-ˈzah" instead of "ˌɪn-flu-ˈɛn-zə". The correct IPA shows that the last syllable should have a schwa sound. Tip: Practice the "zə" ending to achieve the right sound.