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metabolic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌmetəˈbɒlɪk
Examples:
Cimetidine reduces the metabolic clearance of pefloxacin.
Displacement is usually secondary to the the metabolic outperformance.
Health is the functional and metabolic efficiency of an organism.
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Common mistakes of metabolic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, pronouncing "metabolic" as /ˌmɛtəˈbɒlɪk/. The correct stress is on the third syllable, /ˌmɛtəˈbɑːlɪk/ in US English. Tip: Emphasize "bol" to get it right.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce the first syllable as "met" instead of the correct "met" (/mɛt/). This can lead to confusion with similar words. Tip: Practice saying "met" clearly to distinguish it.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to pronounce the last syllable as "ic" (/ɪk/) instead of the correct "ic" (/ɪk/). This can make "metabolic" sound incomplete. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "ic" clearly and fully.
- Syllable reduction: Some speakers might reduce the first syllable, saying "m'tabolic" instead of "metabolic" (/ˌmɛtəˈbɒlɪk/). This can make the word harder to understand. Tip: Articulate each syllable fully for clarity.
- Overemphasis on "t": Some learners may overemphasize the "t" sound, making it sound harsh as in "metatabolic." The correct pronunciation is softer. Tip: Focus on a smooth transition between the syllables without stressing the "t" too much.