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pregnancy
Definition:
(nou) the state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpreɡnənsi
Examples:
Pregnancy rate in infertility treatment is the success rate for pregnancy.
The pregnancy ended in a miscarriage.
The pregnancy was written into the storyline.
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Common mistakes of pregnancy pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "pre-GNAN-cy" instead of "PREG-nan-cy". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by the IPA: /ˈprɛɡnənsi/ (US) and /ˈprɛɡnənsi/ (UK).
- Omitting the "g" sound: A common mistake is dropping the "g" sound, pronouncing it as "pre-nan-cy". This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "g" clearly, as in /ˈprɛɡnənsi/ (US and UK).
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the first vowel as "ay" instead of "eh", saying "pray-gnan-cy". This alters the word's meaning. Tip: Focus on the short "e" sound in /ˈprɛɡnənsi/ to keep it accurate.
- Mispronouncing the final "cy": Learners might say "preg-nan-see" instead of "preg-nan-cy". This adds an unnecessary vowel sound. Tip: Practice the "cy" ending as /si/ to maintain the correct pronunciation of "pregnancy".
- Blending syllables: Some speakers blend the syllables too much, making it sound like "pregnansy". This can confuse listeners. Tip: Clearly articulate each syllable: "PREG" + "nan" + "cy" to ensure clarity in /ˈprɛɡnənsi/.