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intestinal
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈtestɪnəl
Examples:
One of these is an aberrant immune response to intestinal bacteria.
This gave the intestinal bacteria less opportunity to colonize the edible meat.
He died of intestinal cancer.
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Common mistakes of intestinal pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce "intestinal" with a short "i" sound as in "hit" instead of the correct "in" sound /ɪn/. Tip: Focus on starting with the /ɪ/ sound to maintain clarity.
- Misplaced stress: Many learners stress the second syllable "tes" instead of the first syllable "in" /ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/. Tip: Practice emphasizing the first syllable to achieve the correct rhythm.
- Overemphasis on "t": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "t" in "intestinal," making it sound like /t/ instead of the softer /t̬/. Tip: Relax your tongue and pronounce the "t" lightly for a smoother flow.
- Skipping syllables: Some might pronounce "intestinal" as "in-stin-al," omitting the middle syllable. This leads to confusion. Tip: Ensure you articulate all syllables clearly: /ɪnˈtɛs.tɪ.nəl/.
- Incorrect ending sound: Learners may pronounce "intestinal" with a hard "l" sound at the end instead of a softer sound. The correct pronunciation is /nəl/. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to master the soft ending.