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ingestion
Definition:
(nou) the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈdʒest
Examples:
The danger is in the ingestion.
Phagocytosis is a process of ingestion.
Infection is related to the ingestion of seafood.
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Common mistakes of ingestion pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners may stress the wrong syllable, saying "in-ˈgest-ən" instead of the correct "ɪn-ˈdʒɛs-ʧən" (US) or "ɪn-ˈdʒɛs-tʃən" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the second syllable for clarity.
- Omitting the "g": A common mistake is pronouncing "ingestion" as "in-ˈes-ʧən," dropping the "g" sound. This alters the meaning and can confuse listeners. Tip: Practice saying the "g" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may say "in-ˈjest-ən," using an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable. The correct pronunciation is "ɪn-ˈdʒɛs-ʧən" (US) or "ɪn-ˈdʒɛs-tʃən" (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "i" sound to get it right.
- Blending syllables: Learners might blend the syllables, saying "in-gest-shun" instead of "in-ˈdʒɛs-ʧən" (US) or "in-ˈdʒɛs-tʃən" (UK). This makes the word sound unnatural. Tip: Practice breaking the word into clear syllables to enhance pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing the final "tion": Some may pronounce "ingestion" as "in-ˈgest-shun," misplacing the "tion" ending. The correct version is "ɪn-ˈdʒɛs-ʧən" (US) or "ɪn-ˈdʒɛs-tʃən" (UK). Tip: Remember that "tion" typically sounds like "ʧən" in this context.