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schizophrenia
Definition:
(nou) any of several psychotic disorders characterized by distortions of reality and disturbances of thought and language and withdrawal from social contact
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌskɪtsəʊˈfriːnɪə
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Common mistakes of schizophrenia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "schiz-o-'phrenia." The correct stress is on the third syllable, as in "schiz-o-ˈphre.ni.ə." Tip: Remember to emphasize the "phre" part.
- Overpronouncing "schizo": Some learners exaggerate the "schiz" sound, making it sound like "skee-zo." The correct pronunciation is "schiz" with a short "i" sound, as in "ˈskɪz." Tip: Keep the "i" short and crisp.
- Ignoring the "o": It's common to skip the "o" in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "schizophrenia" instead of "schiz-o-ˈphre.ni.ə." Tip: Make sure to clearly say the "o" to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Mispronouncing "phrenia": Some may say "phren-ya" instead of "phre.ni.ə," which alters the word's meaning. The correct pronunciation is "ˈphre.ni.ə." Tip: Break it down into two parts: "phre" and "ni."
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners often mix up the vowel sounds in "phrenia," pronouncing it as "frin-ya." The correct IPA is "ˈphre.ni.ə." Tip: Focus on the "e" in "phre" to avoid confusion with other vowel sounds.