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necrosis
Definition:
(nou) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Phonetic Transcription:
neˈkrəʊsɪs
Examples:
Granulomas form in the infected tissue and undergo necrosis in the centre.
This results in necrosis of the endometrium.
Around the edge of necrosis, astrocytes proliferate.
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Common mistakes of necrosis pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many pronounce "necrosis" with the stress on the second syllable, saying /nəˈkroʊ.sɪs/ (US) or /nɪˈkrəʊ.sɪs/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable, as in /nɛˈkroʊ.sɪs/ (US) or /nɪˈkrəʊ.sɪs/ (UK).
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mix up the vowel sounds, saying "necrosis" with a short "e" sound like in "bed" instead of the correct "e" as in "met." Tip: Focus on the "e" sound in "necrosis" which is pronounced as /ɛ/ in the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "c": A common mistake is to pronounce the "c" in "necrosis" hard, as in "cat." Instead, it should be a soft "c" sound. Tip: Practice saying /nɛˈkroʊ.sɪs/ (US) or /nɪˈkrəʊ.sɪs/ (UK) to emphasize the soft "c."
- Omitting the final "s": Some speakers drop the final "s," saying "necrosi." This alters the meaning and can confuse listeners. Tip: Always pronounce the final "s" in "necrosis" clearly to maintain accuracy.
- Blending syllables: Learners may blend the syllables together, making "necrosis" sound like a single word. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Enunciate each syllable distinctly: /nɛˈkroʊ.sɪs/ (US) or /nɪˈkrəʊ.sɪs/ (UK) for clarity.