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pituitary
Definition:
(nou) the master gland of the endocrine system; located at the base of the brain
Phonetic Transcription:
pɪˈtjuːɪtəri
Examples:
The cause of pituitary tumors remains unknown.
It grows at the base of the brain from the pituitary gland.
The hypothalamus is in the brain and the pituitary gland sits just below it.
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Common mistakes of pituitary pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pi-'tu-i-tary" instead of the correct "ˈpɪtʃuˌɛtəri". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable for clarity.
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce "pituitary" with an incorrect vowel sound, saying "pit-'u-i-tary" instead of "ˈpɪtʃuˌɛtəri". Tip: Practice the "ɪ" sound in the first syllable to avoid this error.
- Syllable omission: It's common to drop the second syllable, leading to "ˈpɪtʃuˌtary". This mispronunciation omits important phonetic elements. Tip: Break the word into syllables: "pi-tu-i-tary" to ensure all parts are spoken.
- Incorrect final vowel sound: Some might say "pituitary" ending with "ɛ" instead of the correct "i", producing "ˈpɪtʃuˌɛtɛri". Tip: Pay attention to the final syllable to pronounce it correctly as "ˌɛtəri".
- Overemphasis on "t": A frequent mistake is overemphasizing the "t" sound, resulting in "pit-'u-i-tary". The correct pronunciation is smoother: "ˈpɪtʃuˌɛtəri". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to balance the sounds evenly.