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medicine
Definition:
(nou) the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques (nou) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease (nou) the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries (nou) punishment for one's actions
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmedsən
Examples:
He studied neurophysiology and received a doctorate of medicine.
Geriatrics is the branch of medicine that focuses on health care of the elderly.
Aspirin is one of the most widely used drugs in the history of medicine
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Common mistakes of medicine pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "med-i-CINE". The correct pronunciation is "MED-i-cine" with primary stress on the first syllable (ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn). Tip: Focus on saying "MED" louder and clearer.
- Omitting the middle syllable: It's common to hear "med-sin" instead of "medicine". This skips the second syllable entirely. The correct form is "MED-i-cine" (ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn). Tip: Practice enunciating each syllable separately.
- Pronouncing the "c" as "k": Some people say "med-i-keen" instead of "medicine". The "c" should sound like an "s". The correct pronunciation is "MED-i-sin" (ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn). Tip: Remember that "c" before "e" or "i" often sounds like "s".
- Confusing the vowel sounds: Learners might say "med-a-cine" with an "a" sound. The correct vowel sound is a short "i" as in "sit". The correct pronunciation is "MED-i-cine" (ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn). Tip: Practice with words that have the same "i" sound.
- Overemphasizing the last syllable: Some may incorrectly stress "med-i-CINE", making it sound too pronounced. The last syllable should be softer. The correct pronunciation is "MED-i-cine" (ˈmɛd.ɪ.sɪn). Tip: Keep the last syllable light and quick.