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How to pronounce:
physician
Definition:
(nou) a licensed medical practitioner
Phonetic Transcription:
fɪˈzɪʃən
Examples:
Doctor Slop' is a choleric physician in Sterne's 'Tristram Shandy'.
He is the physician of the group.
He was the first physician in the region.
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Common mistakes of physician pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "phy-SI-cian" instead of the correct "phy-ZI-cian" (US: /fəˈzɪʃ.ən/, UK: /fɪˈzɪʃ.ən/). Tip: Remember to emphasize the third syllable.
- Dropping the "h": A common mistake is omitting the "h" sound at the beginning, pronouncing it as "physician" instead of "hysician." Tip: Practice saying "h" clearly to ensure it is heard.
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the "y" in "physician" as a long "ee" sound, saying "fee-ZI-cian." The correct pronunciation uses a short "i" sound. Tip: Focus on the "i" as in "sit" for accuracy.
- Confusing with "physicist": Learners sometimes mix up "physician" with "physicist," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Physicist" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Remember that "physician" emphasizes the "zi" syllable.
- Not linking sounds: Many speakers fail to link the final "n" in "physician" to the following word, making it sound choppy. Tip: Practice saying "physician" followed by a vowel sound to improve fluency.