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pathology

Definition:

(nou) the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases (nou) any deviation from a healthy or normal condition

Phonetic Transcription:

pəˈθɒlədʒi

Examples:

He was appointed to the staff of the Mayo Clinic as a consultant in pathology.

Studies in the pathology and pathogenesis of experimental brucellosis.

The molecular cause of the pathology is not fully understood.

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therapy

physiology

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Common mistakes of pathology pronunciation

Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "pa-THOL-o-gy" instead of the correct "pa-THOL-o-gy" (ˌpəˈθɒl.ə.dʒi in UK, ˌpəˈθɑː.lə.dʒi in US). Tip: Remember that the stress is on the third syllable.
Mispronouncing the "th" sound: Many confuse the "th" in "pathology" with a "t" sound, leading to "patology." This mispronunciation omits the correct sound represented as /θ/. Tip: Practice the "th" sound by placing your tongue between your teeth.
Overemphasizing the "o" sound: Some speakers pronounce the "o" in "pathology" too strongly, sounding like "pa-thol-O-gy." The correct pronunciation has a reduced vowel sound: /ə/. Tip: Focus on a softer "o" sound to maintain the rhythm of the word.
Ignoring the "g" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "g" at the end, resulting in "patholo." The correct pronunciation includes the "g" sound /dʒ/. Tip: Be sure to finish the word clearly by pronouncing the "g" sound.
Vowel confusion in the first syllable: Some pronounce "pathology" with an "a" as in "cat," saying "cathology." The correct vowel sound is /ə/, as in "sofa." Tip: Practice saying "puh-thology" to get the first syllable right.

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How do you pronounce "pathology" in American English?

In American English, "pathology" is pronounced as /pəˈθɑːlədʒi/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "a" in the first syllable sounds like the "a" in "sofa," and the "o" in the last syllable is pronounced like the "ee" in "see."

What is the British English pronunciation of "pathology"?

In British English, "pathology" is pronounced as /pəˈθɒlədʒi/, also with the stress on the second syllable. The key difference is that the "o" in the second syllable sounds like the "o" in "lot."

How many syllables are in the word "pathology"?

The word "pathology" has four syllables: /pə-ˈθɒl-ə-dʒi/ in British English and /pə-ˈθɑː-lə-dʒi/ in American English. Each syllable is pronounced clearly, making it easier to say once you break it down.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "pathology"?

One common mistake is misplacing the stress, saying "PATH-ology" instead of "pa-THOL-ogy." Another mistake is mispronouncing the "th" sound, which should be voiced as in "this," not as in "think."