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mucous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmjuːkəs
Examples:
The mucous glands are situated at the anterior edge of the foot.
Chronic rhinitis in form of atrophy of the mucous membrane and glands.
He also described the mucous urethral glands of the male urethra.
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Common mistakes of mucous pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "mucous" /ˈmjuː.kəs/ instead of the correct first syllable stress. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, saying "mucous" /ˈmjuː.kəs/.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "u" as a short vowel, leading to "mucous" sounding like /ˈmʌkəs/. Tip: Focus on the long "u" sound, as in "few," when saying "mucous" /ˈmjuː.kəs/.
- Omitting the ending sound: Some people drop the final "s," saying "mucou" instead of "mucous." Tip: Always pronounce the "s" at the end to ensure clarity, as in "mucous" /ˈmjuː.kəs/.
- Confusing with "mucus": Learners may mix up "mucous" with "mucus" /ˈmjuː.kəs/ and /ˈmjuː.kəs/. Tip: Remember that "mucous" refers to the tissue, while "mucus" refers to the substance.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some might pronounce the "c" as a "k" sound, saying "mucous" like /ˈmjuː.kəs/. Tip: Ensure the "c" is pronounced softly, as in "mucous" /ˈmjuː.kəs/, to maintain the correct pronunciation.