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larynx
Definition:
(nou) a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlærɪŋks
Examples:
It also results in anaesthesia of the larynx, pharynx and soft palate.
The incidence of cancers of the esophagus and larynx increase by 0.7 per 1000.
He was dying of tuberculosis of the larynx.
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Common mistakes of larynx pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "la-RYNX" instead of "LAR-ynx". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, as in IPA: /ˈlær.ɪŋks/ (US) and /ˈlɑː.rɪŋks/ (UK).
- Omitting the vowel sound: Some may skip the "i" sound, pronouncing it as "LARNX". Tip: Ensure to include the "i" sound, as in the IPA /ˈlær.ɪŋks/ (US) and /ˈlɑː.rɪŋks/ (UK).
- Confusing "larynx" with "laryngeal": Learners sometimes confuse "larynx" with "laryngeal", mispronouncing it as "luh-RINX". Tip: Focus on the correct pronunciation of "larynx" with the stress on the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the final "x": Some may pronounce "larynx" as "laryng" without the final "x" sound. Tip: Pay attention to the ending, ensuring you articulate the "x" clearly in IPA: /ˈlær.ɪŋks/ (US) and /ˈlɑː.rɪŋks/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "y" sound: A common mistake is to overly emphasize the "y" in "larynx", saying "la-ryn-ix". Tip: Keep the "y" sound subtle, as in the correct pronunciation /ˈlær.ɪŋks/ (US) and /ˈlɑː.rɪŋks/ (UK).