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microcephaly
Definition:
(nou) an abnormally small head and underdeveloped brain
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Generally there is no specific treatment for microcephaly.
By far the most published material is on microcephaly.
It is typically associated with microcephaly and developmental delay.
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Common mistakes of microcephaly pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "mi-cro-ˈceph-aly". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɛf.ə.li". Tip: Remember to stress the "sɛf" syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some speakers mispronounce the "i" in "microcephaly" as a short vowel, saying "ˈmɪk.roʊˌsɛf.ə.li". The correct pronunciation has a long "i": "ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɛf.ə.li". Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" sound.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "o" in "microcephaly" is often mispronounced as "ɒ" (as in "hot"). It should be pronounced as "oʊ" (as in "go"): "ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɛf.ə.li". Tip: Practice the "o" sound by saying "go" before "microcephaly".
- Syllable omission: Some learners drop the last syllable, saying "ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɛf". It's essential to include the final syllable: "ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɛf.ə.li". Tip: Break it down into smaller parts to ensure every syllable is pronounced.
- Mispronouncing "ceph": The "ceph" part is often mispronounced as "sef". The correct pronunciation is "sɛf": "ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈsɛf.ə.li". Tip: Practice saying "cef" in words like "cephalopod" to get comfortable with the sound.