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resuscitation
Definition:
(nou) the act of reviving a person and returning them to consciousness
Phonetic Transcription:
rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃən
Examples:
He was unresponsive to resuscitation efforts.
An ambulance was called and mouth to mouth resuscitation was attempted.
Also the cardiocerebral resuscitation itself is sadly lacking.
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Common mistakes of resuscitation pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "re-sus-ci-ˈta-tion". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "re-sus-ci-ˌˈta-tion". Tip: Focus on emphasizing "ta" to sound natural.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "u" in "resuscitation" as a short "u" sound, saying "re-ˈsus-i-ta-tion". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound /ə/ in the second syllable: "re-ˌsə-sɪ-ˈteɪ-ʃən". Tip: Practice the schwa sound to improve clarity.
- Mispronouncing "c" as "k": A common mistake is pronouncing the "c" in "resuscitation" as a hard "k" sound, resulting in "re-sus-ki-ˈta-tion". The correct sound is a soft "s": "re-sus-ˌsɪ-ˈteɪ-ʃən". Tip: Remember that "c" before "i" is usually pronounced as "s".
- Omitting syllables: Some speakers may drop the "u" sound, saying "resus-ˈta-tion". This results in a loss of clarity. The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "re-sus-ci-ˌˈta-tion". Tip: Clearly articulate each syllable for better understanding.
- Incorrect final syllable stress: People sometimes stress the last syllable incorrectly, saying "re-sus-ci-ta-ˈtion". The stress should be on the fourth syllable: "re-sus-ci-ˌˈta-tion". Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to ensure proper stress placement.