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sphincter
Definition:
(nou) a ring of muscle that contracts to close an opening
Examples:
And an artificial sphincter is under development.
Internal sphincter muscle of urethra.
Iridoplegia is the paralysis of the sphincter of the iris.
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Common mistakes of sphincter pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners stress the wrong syllable, saying "sphinc-TER" instead of "SPHIN-cter". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, noted as /ˈsfɪŋk.tər/ in US and /ˈsfɪŋk.tə/ in UK.
- Omitting the "h": Some people pronounce "sphincter" as "sfincter", dropping the "h" sound. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "h" clearly, as in "sph" /sf/, to maintain the correct pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common error is using a long "i" sound, saying "sphincter" like "sphinxter". Tip: Use the short "i" sound as in "sit" /ɪ/ for the first syllable, which is crucial for accuracy.
- Confusing "sphincter" with "sphinctor": Some may mistakenly add an extra syllable, pronouncing it as "sphin-ctor". Tip: Remember that "sphincter" has only two syllables, /ˈsfɪŋk.tər/, to avoid this error.
- Mispronouncing the final "er": Learners sometimes say "sphincta" instead of "sphincter". Tip: Make sure to articulate the final "er" sound clearly, as it is essential for correct pronunciation.