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sinusitis
Definition:
(nou) inflammation of one of the paranasal sinuses
Examples:
The leaves are used to cure sinusitis, dyspepsia and anorexia.
Maxillary sinusitis is inflammation of the maxillary sinuses.
Nosocomial acute sinusitis is confirmed with the help of CT scan of the sinuses.
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Common mistakes of sinusitis pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "sin-u-'sitis". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌsaɪ.njʊˈsaɪ.tɪs/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "sitis" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the first syllable as "sin" with a short "i" sound, like "sin". In "sinusitis", it should be pronounced with a long "i" sound, as in /ˈsaɪ/. Tip: Practice saying "sigh" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common error is to overemphasize the "t" in "sitis", leading to "sinus-'itis". The correct pronunciation keeps it softer: /ˌsaɪ.njʊˈsaɪ.tɪs/. Tip: Say it smoothly without pausing between syllables.
- Skipping syllables: Some may drop the "u" in the second syllable, saying "sin'sitis". The full pronunciation includes all syllables: /ˌsaɪ.njʊˈsaɪ.tɪs/. Tip: Break the word into parts to ensure each syllable is pronounced clearly.
- Confusing with similar words: "Sinusitis" can be confused with "sinus", leading to mispronunciation. Remember, "sinusitis" has additional syllables, pronounced /ˌsaɪ.njʊˈsaɪ.tɪs/. Tip: Practice saying both words to distinguish their sounds.