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peritoneal
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Common mistakes of peritoneal pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "per-i-ˈto-neal". The correct pronunciation is with primary stress on the fourth syllable, "ˌper-ɪ-tə-ˈniː-əl". Tip: Listen for the emphasis on "ni".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "peritoneal" with a short "i" sound, as in "pit". In fact, the correct sound is a long "ee" as in "see" in the fourth syllable "niː". Tip: Practice saying "knee" to get the right vowel sound.
- Missing syllables: A common mistake is to reduce "peritoneal" to three syllables, saying "ˌper-ɪ-ˈniː-əl". The word has four distinct syllables. Tip: Break it down slowly: "per-i-to-neal".
- Incorrect ending: Some pronounce the ending as "al" sounding like "uhl", which is incorrect. The correct ending is pronounced as "əl", making it sound lighter. Tip: Say "ideal" and notice the similar ending.
- Overemphasis on "per": Learners sometimes put too much emphasis on the first syllable, saying "ˈper-i-to-neal". The stress should be more balanced across the syllables. Tip: Practice saying it with a smoother flow, focusing on the stress pattern.