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peritoneum
Definition:
(nou) a transparent membrane that lines the abdominal cavity in mammals and covers most of the viscera
Examples:
Adhesion of the peritoneum is a relative contraindication.
Ventral mesentery is the part of the peritoneum closest to the navel.
The peritoneum develops ultimately from the mesoderm of the trilaminar embryo.
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Common mistakes of peritoneum pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "per-i-ˈtō-ne-um". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "ˌper-ɪ-ˈtoʊ-ni-əm" (US) / "ˌpɛr-ɪ-ˈtəʊ-ni-əm" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "to" syllable to get the stress right.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "e" in "peritoneum" as "ee" instead of "ɪ". This leads to "ˌper-ɪ-ˈtē-nəm". The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound. Tip: Practice saying "bit" to help with the "ɪ" sound.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Learners sometimes pronounce "peritoneum" with equal stress on all syllables, resulting in a flat tone. The correct pronunciation has varied stress: "ˌper-ɪ-ˈtoʊ-ni-əm". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the natural rhythm of the word.
- Missing the final syllable: Some people drop the last syllable, saying "peritone" instead of "peritoneum". This omits important phonetic information. The full pronunciation is "ˌper-ɪ-ˈtoʊ-ni-əm" (US) / "ˌpɛr-ɪ-ˈtəʊ-ni-əm" (UK). Tip: Always finish the word to maintain clarity.
- Confusing "n" and "m": A common mistake is pronouncing the last sound as "n" instead of "m", leading to "peritonean". The correct ending is "əm". Tip: Practice saying "problem" to reinforce the "m" sound at the end.