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occipital
Examples:
It anastomoses with the ascending pharyngeal and occipital arteries.
It is found beneath the occipital protuberance of the skull.
They studied auricular branch of occipital artery.
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Common mistakes of occipital pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "oc-CIP-i-tal" instead of "oc-CIP-i-tal" (ˈɒk.sɪ.pɪ.təl in UK, ˈɑːk.sɪ.pɪ.təl in US). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the "CIP" syllable.
- Vowel pronunciation: Some pronounce the "o" in "occipital" as a long vowel, saying "o" like in "go". This leads to "oh-CIP-i-tal" instead of the correct "ah" sound (ˈɒk.sɪ.pɪ.təl in UK, ˈɑːk.sɪ.pɪ.təl in US). Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound as in "hot".
- Syllable count: A common mistake is to add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "oc-CIP-i-ta-l" instead of "oc-CIP-i-tal". Tip: Practice breaking it down into four distinct syllables: "oc-CIP-i-tal".
- Consonant clarity: Some speakers may drop the "t" sound, saying "oc-CIP-i-al" instead of "oc-CIP-i-tal". This can change the meaning. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "t" clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Overemphasis on the last syllable: Learners sometimes stress the last syllable too much, saying "oc-CIP-i-TAL". The correct stress is predominantly on the second syllable. Tip: Keep the last syllable lighter to maintain proper rhythm: "oc-CIP-i-tal".