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menarche
Definition:
(nou) the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman
Examples:
Girls experience menarche at different ages.
Better nutrition lowers the age of menarche.
Initiation of ovulation after menarche is not inevitable.
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Common mistakes of menarche pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "men-AR-che". The correct pronunciation is with the primary stress on the first syllable: /ˈmɛn.ɑr.ki/ in US English and /ˈmɛn.ɑː.ki/ in UK English. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel, saying "men-archy" instead of "menarche". The first syllable should have a short "e" sound, as in /ˈmɛn/. Tip: Practice saying "men" clearly to get the vowel right.
- Overemphasizing the final "e": Some learners add an extra emphasis on the final "e", saying "menar-chee". The correct pronunciation ends with a "k" sound, not an "ee" sound: /ˈmɛn.ɑr.ki/. Tip: Focus on a crisp "k" sound at the end.
- Ignoring the "ch" sound: A frequent error is pronouncing "ch" as "sh", resulting in "menar-she". The correct pronunciation features a hard "k" sound instead: /ˈmɛn.ɑr.ki/. Tip: Remember that "ch" in "menarche" sounds like "k".
- Confusing with similar terms: Some confuse "menarche" with "menopause", leading to mispronunciation. "Menarche" is pronounced /ˈmɛn.ɑr.ki/, while "menopause" has a different stress pattern and sound. Tip: Differentiate by practicing each word separately for clarity.