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palliative
Definition:
(nou) remedy that alleviates pain without curing
Examples:
Two years ago, her doctor brought up palliative care.
That's not exclusively palliative either.
This is referred to as palliative treatment.
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Common mistakes of palliative pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pal-LI-a-tive" /ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, "PAL" /ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/. Tip: Remember to emphasize "PAL" to sound more natural.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners pronounce the first vowel as "a" in "cat" instead of the correct "a" in "father," leading to "pall-iative" /ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/. The proper pronunciation uses the "a" sound /æ/. Tip: Practice saying "pal" like "pal" in "pal" to get the right vowel sound.
- Dropping syllables: It's common to hear "palliative" pronounced with only three syllables, as in "PAL-i-tive" /ˈpæl.ɪ.tɪv/. The word has four syllables: "PAL-li-a-tive" /ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/. Tip: Break the word into syllables to ensure you pronounce each one clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "palliative" with a schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "pal-i-a-tive" /ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/. The correct pronunciation uses a clear "i" sound /ɪ/. Tip: Focus on making the "i" sound distinct, as in "sit."
- Mispronouncing endings: Learners might say "palliative" with a flat "t" sound, resulting in "PAL-i-a-tiv" /ˈpæl.i.ə.tɪv/. The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" /t/. Tip: Practice emphasizing the "t" to ensure clarity at the end of the word.