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parietal
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈraɪətəl
Examples:
The lambdoidal suture articulates with the occipital bone and parietal bones.
The frontal bones and the parietal bones form the roof and sides of the cranium.
The analysis done in the parietal cortex is even more curious.
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Common mistakes of parietal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many pronounce "parietal" with the stress on the second syllable, as in /pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl/. However, the correct stress is on the third syllable in both US and UK variants: /pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl/. Tip: Emphasize the "ra" for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: Some learners mispronounce the "a" in "parietal" as a short "a" sound, saying /pəˈræt.əl/. The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying "uh" for the first vowel.
- Ending sound: A common mistake is dropping the final "l" sound, resulting in /pəˈraɪ.ɪ.tə/. The correct pronunciation must include the "l" sound at the end: /pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "l" clearly.
- Syllable count: Some speakers mistakenly say "parietal" with only three syllables, like /pəˈraɪ.təl/. In reality, it has four syllables: /pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl/. Tip: Break it down into four parts to master the syllable count.
- Mispronouncing "i": A frequent error is pronouncing the "i" in "parietal" as a long "i," leading to /pəˈraɪ.e.təl/. The correct pronunciation features a short "i" sound: /pəˈraɪ.ɪ.təl/. Tip: Focus on the "i" sounding like "ih" to get it right.