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panacea
Definition:
(nou) the goddess of healing; daughter of Aesculapius and sister of Hygeia (nou) hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌpænəˈsɪə
Examples:
This brought about the concept of the panacea in medicine.
It's not the panacea you seem to think it is.
But this plan was not designed as a panacea for the refugee crisis.
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Common mistakes of panacea pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pan-a-CE-a" instead of the correct "PAN-a-ce-a" (ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the first syllable as "pan" (like "pan") instead of the correct "PAN" (ˈpæn). This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound, pronounced like "cat."
- Over-pronouncing the final "a": It's common to over-emphasize the last syllable, saying "panacee-A" instead of the correct "pan-a-SEE-a" (ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə). Tip: Keep the final "a" light and quick.
- Ignoring the schwa sound: Some learners may skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "pan-ace-a" instead of "pan-a-ce-a" (ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə). Tip: Practice saying the schwa sound lightly, as in "sofa."
- Incorrect vowel length: A common mistake is to pronounce the "ce" as a short "e," resulting in "pan-a-SET-a" instead of "pan-a-SEE-a" (ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə). Tip: Remember that the "ce" is pronounced with a long "ee" sound.