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sterility
Definition:
(nou) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms (nou) the state of being unable to produce offspring; in a woman it is an inability to conceive; in a man it is an inability to impregnate
Phonetic Transcription:
stəˈrɪlɪti
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Common mistakes of sterility pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "sterility" with an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying /stɛr-/ instead of the correct /stəˈrɪl/. Tip: Focus on the schwa sound /ə/ in the first syllable for clarity.
- Misplacing stress: Some people stress the wrong syllable, saying "sterility" as /ˈstɛrɪlɪti/ instead of /stəˈrɪlɪti/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "rill."
- Overemphasizing the "t": A common mistake is to overemphasize the "t" sound, pronouncing it too harshly as /t/ instead of a softer /t̬/. Tip: Practice saying the word smoothly to maintain a natural flow.
- Ignoring the final "y": Some learners may omit the final "y" sound, pronouncing "sterility" as /stəˈrɪlɪt/. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "y" to complete the word, ensuring it sounds like /i/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes confuse "sterility" with similar-sounding words like "stability" or "serenity," leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the unique syllable structure and stress patterns to differentiate them.