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menorrhagia

Definition:

(nou) abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged

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Two variations of the condition are menorrhagia and metrorrhagia.

Ormeloxifene has also been proposed as a treatment for menorrhagia.

They are used in menorrhagia and bleeding tendency due to various causes.

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Common mistakes of menorrhagia pronunciation

  1. Stress placement: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "men-o-'rhagia". Tip: Place the primary stress on the third syllable, as in "men-o-ˈrhagia".
  2. Mispronouncing the "rh": The "rh" in "menorrhagia" is often mispronounced as "r". Tip: Pronounce it as an "r" sound followed by a breathy "h", like "ˈrhe".
  3. Vowel sounds: Many speakers confuse the "a" in "menorrhagia" with a short "a" sound, saying "men-o-'ragia". Tip: Use a schwa sound for the first "a", pronounced as "ə", making it "men-o-ˈrhə-gi-ə".
  4. Overemphasizing syllables: Some may overemphasize the first syllable, leading to "MEN-o-rhagia". Tip: Keep the first syllable light and focus on the stress in the third syllable: "men-o-ˈrhagia".
  5. Incorrectly omitting syllables: A common mistake is to drop the "o" in the second syllable, resulting in "men-rhagia". Tip: Ensure to pronounce all syllables clearly: "men-o-ˈrhagia".

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How do you pronounce "menorrhagia"?

The pronunciation of "menorrhagia" in IPA is /ˌmɛn.əˈreɪ.dʒi.ə/. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "ra," which sounds like "ray."

Is there a difference in pronunciation of "menorrhagia" between American and British English?

In both American and British English, "menorrhagia" is pronounced the same way: /ˌmɛn.əˈreɪ.dʒi.ə/. There are no significant regional variations for this medical term.

What are the syllables in "menorrhagia"?

The word "menorrhagia" has five syllables: "men," "or," "ra," "gi," and "a." It can be broken down phonetically as /ˌmɛn.əˈreɪ.dʒi.ə/, making it easier to pronounce each part clearly.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "menorrhagia"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often pronouncing it as /ˌmɛn.əˈrædʒ.i.ə/ instead of /ˌmɛn.əˈreɪ.dʒi.ə/. Remember to stress the "ra" syllable to avoid confusion.