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leukocytes
Definition:
(nou) blood cells that engulf and digest bacteria and fungi; an important part of the body's defense system
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈluːkəˌsaɪt
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Common mistakes of leukocytes pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "leu-KO-cytes" instead of the correct "LEU-ko-cytes" /ˈluː.kə.saɪts/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "leukocytes" with a short "u" sound, as in "luck," leading to "luh-kocytes." The correct pronunciation uses a long "u" sound /ˈluː.kə.saɪts/. Tip: Practice saying "leu" like "blue" to get the vowel right.
- Skipping syllables: A common mistake is omitting the "ko" syllable, resulting in "leucocytes" pronounced as "leucytes." The full pronunciation is "LEU-ko-cytes" /ˈluː.kə.saɪts/. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "LEU," "ko," and "cytes."
- Confusing the "c" sound: Some may pronounce the "c" in "leukocytes" as a hard "k," leading to "leukokytes." The correct sound is a soft "s," as in "cells." Tip: Focus on the "cy" part sounding like "sigh."
- Mispronouncing the final "tes": People often say "leukocyte" without the final "s," sounding like "leukocyte" instead of "leukocytes." The correct form includes the plural "s" sound /ˈluː.kə.saɪts/. Tip: Always end with a clear "s" to indicate the plural.