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senescence
Definition:
(nou) the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age (nou) the property characteristic of old age
Phonetic Transcription:
sɪˈnesns
Examples:
For the biology of ageing, see senescence.
Is this a plausible mechanism for evolution of senescence
Ripeness is followed by senescence and breakdown of the fruit.
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Common mistakes of senescence pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "sen-ˈes-cence". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "sə-ˈnɛs-əns". Tip: Practice saying "senescence" slowly, focusing on the stress pattern.
- Omitting the schwa: Some may skip the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "sen-ˈes-ence". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: "sə-ˈnɛs-əns". Tip: Emphasize the unstressed syllable to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce the vowel in the first syllable, saying "sɪn-". The correct vowel is a schwa, making it "sə-". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle sound differences.
- Confusing "s" and "z" sounds: Some may pronounce the "s" in "senescence" as a "z" sound, saying "ze-ˈnɛs-əns". The correct pronunciation uses the "s" sound: "sə-ˈnɛs-əns". Tip: Practice with words that start with "s" to strengthen the sound.
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: A common mistake is stressing the last syllable, as in "sə-ˈnɛs-ˈəns". The correct stress pattern emphasizes the third syllable: "sə-ˈnɛs-əns". Tip: Break the word into syllables and practice each part separately.