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phagocytosis
Definition:
(nou) process in which phagocytes engulf and digest microorganisms and cellular debris; an important defense against infection
Phonetic Transcription:
fæ̀ɡəsaitóusis
Examples:
The latter ingests food via phagocytosis and divides as it eats.
A classic example of this is phosphatidylserine triggered phagocytosis.
This form of cellular eating is called phagocytosis.
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Common mistakes of phagocytosis pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "phag-o-cy-'tosis". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable, as in "ˌfæɡ.əʊ.sɪˈtəʊ.sɪs" (UK) and "ˌfæɡ.ə.sɪˈtoʊ.sɪs" (US). Tip: Focus on the last syllable for proper emphasis.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "phagocytosis" with an "a" as in "cat", saying "phag-o-sy-'tosis". The first syllable should have a short "a" sound, as in "ˌfæɡ.ə" (UK/US). Tip: Practice saying "fag" to get the right sound.
- Overly nasal "n": Learners might insert an "n" sound, pronouncing it as "phag-o-cy-'tosis". The correct pronunciation has no nasal sound, pronounced clearly as "ˌfæɡ.ə.sɪˈtoʊ.sɪs" (US) or "ˌfæɡ.əʊ.sɪˈtəʊ.sɪs" (UK). Tip: Avoid nasalizing the vowels.
- Silent letters confusion: Some may mispronounce "phagocytosis" by emphasizing the "p" or "h", saying "phag-o-cy-'tosis". The "ph" is pronounced as "f", as in "fag". Tip: Remember that "ph" sounds like "f".
- Syllable count errors: Learners sometimes reduce the syllables, saying "phagocytosis" as "phagocyt-o-sis". The word has six distinct syllables: "ˌfæɡ.ə.sɪˈtoʊ.sɪs" (US) and "ˌfæɡ.əʊ.sɪˈtəʊ.sɪs" (UK). Tip: Break it down into syllables to practice.