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pneumonia
Definition:
(nou) respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
Phonetic Transcription:
njuːˈməʊnɪə
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The two most common infections are bronchitis and pneumonia.
The cause of death was pneumonia.
What is the prognosis of pneumonia
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Common mistakes of pneumonia pronunciation
- Silent "p": Many people pronounce "pneumonia" as /nəˈmoʊ.ni.ə/ in English, neglecting the silent "p". Tip: Remember that the "p" is silent, so start with the "n" sound: /nəˈmoʊ.ni.ə/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying /pəˈnoʊ.mi.ə/. Tip: The correct stress is on the third syllable: /nəˈmoʊ.ni.ə/.
- Misplacing stress: A common mistake is placing stress on the first syllable, pronouncing it as /ˈpneuː.moʊ.ni.ə/. Tip: Focus on the correct stress pattern, which is on the third syllable: /nəˈmoʊ.ni.ə/.
- Overemphasizing "m": Some pronounce "pneumonia" with an exaggerated "m" sound, like /pəˈnəʊ.mə.ni.ə/. Tip: Keep the "m" subtle; it should flow naturally in the word: /nəˈmoʊ.ni.ə/.
- Adding extra syllables: Learners may mistakenly pronounce "pneumonia" as /pə.nəˈmoʊ.ni.ə/, adding an unnecessary syllable. Tip: Stick to the three distinct syllables: /nəˈmoʊ.ni.ə/.