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salmonella
Definition:
(nou) rod-shaped Gram-negative enterobacteria; cause typhoid fever and food poisoning; can be used as a bioweapon
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Peanut butter salmonella outbreak.
His name is a pun on the disease salmonella.
They can pass onto you salmonella.
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Common mistakes of salmonella pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners may incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "SAL-monella". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌsælməˈnɛl.ə/ in US and /ˌsæl.məˈnɛl.ə/ in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "nella" part.
- Ignoring the "l": A common mistake is omitting the "l" sounds, pronouncing it as "samonella". This leads to a mispronunciation of /sælməˈnɛl.ə/. Tip: Focus on clearly articulating the "l" in "salmonella".
- Confusing vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "salmonella" with an incorrect vowel sound, like "salmonella" with "o" as in "hot". The correct sound is /æ/ as in "cat". Tip: Practice saying "salmon" first to get the right vowel sound.
- Overemphasizing the "o": Learners sometimes stress the "o" in "salmonella", saying "sal-monella". This is incorrect; the "o" is subtle. The correct pronunciation is /ˌsælməˈnɛl.ə/. Tip: Keep the "o" light, focusing on the "nella" instead.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Ending "ella" may be pronounced as "ella" with a long "a" sound, leading to confusion. The correct ending is /ə/, sounding like "uh". Tip: Practice the final syllable softly to ensure clarity.