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phlebotomy
Definition:
(nou) surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
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Common mistakes of phlebotomy pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "phle-BOT-omy" instead of the correct "PHLE-bot-omy" (ˌfləˈbɒtəmi in UK, ˌfləˈbɑːtəmi in US). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some pronounce "phlebotomy" with a short "e" sound, saying "phle-bot-uh-mee." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the second syllable (ˈflə). Tip: Practice the schwa sound to improve clarity.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Learners may stress all syllables equally, resulting in "PHLE-BOT-OMY." The correct pronunciation has a primary stress on the first syllable and a secondary stress on the third (ˌfləˈbɒtəmi). Tip: Identify the primary stress to avoid this mistake.
- Mispronouncing "ph": Some say "f" instead of "ph," pronouncing it as "flebotomy." The correct pronunciation starts with the "ph" sound, as in "phone" (ˈflə). Tip: Remember that "ph" often sounds like "f" in English words.
- Skipping the "t": A common error is to omit the "t" sound, resulting in "phleboomy." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "t" sound (ˈbɒtəmi in UK, ˈbɑːtəmi in US). Tip: Practice emphasizing the "t" to ensure it's heard clearly.