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inguinal
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He investigated inguinal hernia, patella and the best form of shoe.
The lump is more globular than the pear shaped lump of the inguinal hernia.
The inguinal depots enclose the inguinal group of lymph nodes.
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Common mistakes of inguinal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-'guinal" instead of the correct ""inguinal". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as shown in IPA /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ (US) and /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ (UK).
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "i" in "inguinal" as a long "ee" sound, saying "ing-ee-nal". Tip: The correct vowel sound is short, as in "bit", represented in IPA as /ɪ/.
- Omitting the "g": A common mistake is to drop the "g" sound, pronouncing it as "in-'winal". Tip: Ensure to articulate the "g" clearly, as it is crucial for accurate pronunciation: /ɡ/ in IPA.
- Mispronouncing the "u": Learners sometimes pronounce the "u" as "oo", resulting in "ing-'oo-nal". Tip: The "u" should sound like the "w" in "win", as represented in IPA /wɪ/.
- Incorrect syllable breakdown: Some may split the syllables incorrectly, saying "in-gwi-nal" instead of "in-gwi-nal". Tip: Practice saying it as three syllables: "in-gwi-nal", ensuring smooth transitions between them.