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otorhinolaryngology
Definition:
(nou) the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the ear, nose and throat
Phonetic Transcription:
òutouràinoulæ̀riŋɡɑ́lədƷi
Examples:
He is specialized in otorhinolaryngology.
He specialized in otorhinolaryngology.
It is an association for research in otorhinolaryngology.
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Common mistakes of otorhinolaryngology pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many misplace the primary stress on the wrong syllable. The correct pronunciation is /ˌoʊ.təˌraɪ.nəˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒl.ə.dʒi/ (US) and /ˌəʊ.təˌraɪ.nəˌlær.ɪŋˈɡɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the last syllable for the primary stress.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners confuse the vowel sounds in "otorhinolaryngology," especially the "o" and "a" sounds. The first "o" is pronounced as /oʊ/ (US) or /əʊ/ (UK), while the second "a" is /æ/. Tip: Practice each vowel sound separately to master them.
- Consonant clusters: The "rh" in "otorhinolaryngology" can be tricky. It should be pronounced as /raɪ/ (US) or /raɪ/ (UK), not as a single sound. Tip: Break the word into smaller parts to pronounce the clusters clearly.
- Syllable emphasis: Some may not recognize that "otorhinolaryngology" has multiple syllables, leading to slurred speech. The word has eight syllables: o-to-rhi-no-la-ryn-go-lo-gy. Tip: Count the syllables out loud to improve clarity.
- Final "g" sound: The "g" in "otorhinolaryngology" is often mispronounced. It should be a hard "g" as in "go," not soft like in "giraffe." The correct sound is /ɡ/. Tip: Emphasize the "g" sound at the end to ensure proper pronunciation.