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oophorectomy
Definition:
(nou) surgical removal of one of both ovaries
Examples:
See also oophorectomy and hysterectomy.
Ovarian tissue is frozen after oophorectomy.
Unintended oophorectomy and premature ovarian failure.
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Common mistakes of oophorectomy pronunciation
- Misplacing the primary stress: Some learners incorrectly place the primary stress on the second syllable, saying "oophorec'tomy". The correct pronunciation is "ˌuːfəˈrɛk.tə.mi" with stress on the third syllable. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "rɛk".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel, saying "oof" instead of "uː". The correct pronunciation starts with "uː" as in "food". Tip: Practice saying "oo" like in "moon" to get it right.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Some may overly stress the initial "o" sound, making it sound like "oophorectomy". The correct pronunciation starts with a soft "uː" sound. Tip: Remember, it begins with "u" not "o".
- Ignoring the "ph": Learners often mispronounce "ph" as "f", saying "ooforectomy". The correct pronunciation includes a "f" sound, as in "ferry". Tip: Pay attention to the "ph" which sounds like "f".
- Skipping the final syllable: Some may truncate the word, saying "oophorectom". The correct pronunciation includes the final syllable "mi". Tip: Always finish with "mi" to ensure clarity in communication.