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malaria
Definition:
(nou) an infective disease caused by sporozoan parasites that are transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito; marked by paroxysms of chills and fever
Phonetic Transcription:
məˈleərɪə
Examples:
It is used in the treatment of protozoal infections of malaria.
The rate of malaria infection in this area is higher than the national average.
At the age of three, Beard was bedridden with malaria.
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Common mistakes of malaria pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ma-LA-ri-a" instead of "ma-LAIR-i-a". Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the third syllable, as shown in IPA: /məˈlɛəriə/ (US) and /məˈleəriə/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: The initial vowel sound is often mispronounced as "a" instead of "ə". This can lead to saying "malaria" like "malaria" instead of "mə-LAIR-i-a". Tip: Practice the schwa sound /ə/ to ensure clarity in pronunciation.
- Syllable omission: Some may drop the second syllable, saying "malria" instead of "malaria". Tip: Focus on articulating all three syllables clearly: "ma-LAIR-i-a" to avoid this mistake.
- Final "a" sound: Learners sometimes pronounce the final "a" too strongly, making it sound like "malaria" instead of "malaria". Tip: Keep the final syllable soft and quick, as in /ə/ in IPA, to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel length: Mispronouncing the "ai" diphthong as a long "a" can lead to confusion. Saying "ma-LA-ria" instead of "ma-LAIR-i-a" is a common error. Tip: Pay attention to the diphthong /ɛə/ in IPA for accurate pronunciation.