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intestine
Definition:
(nou) the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus
Phonetic Transcription:
ɪnˈtestɪn
Examples:
Flukes of the family are localized in liver, gall bladder, and the intestine.
Dietary fats are digested in the intestine and carried to the liver.
The effect is to prevent spasms of the stomach, intestine or urinary bladder.
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Common mistakes of intestine pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "in-ˈtest-ine". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "in-ˈtes-tin" (US) or "in-ˈtes-tɪn" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "tes" syllable for proper emphasis.
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "intestine" with a long "i" sound, as in "in-ˈtist-een". The correct pronunciation has a short "e" sound, as in "in-ˈtes-tin" (US) or "in-ˈtes-tɪn" (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the short vowel sound.
- Final syllable confusion: Learners often mispronounce the last syllable as "teen" or "tin", leading to "in-ˈtes-teen". The correct ending is "tin" (US) or "tɪn" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "tin" clearly and avoid elongating the sound.
- Missing syllable: Some may say "in-test" instead of "in-ˈtes-tin". This omits the final syllable entirely. The word should always have three syllables. Tip: Break the word down into syllables to ensure you include all parts.
- Overemphasis on "in": A common mistake is to overly stress the first syllable, making it sound like "IN-testine". The focus should be on the third syllable instead. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing "tes" to correct the stress.