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sternocleidomastoid
Definition:
(nou) one of two thick muscles running from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid and occipital bone; turns head obliquely to the opposite side; when acting together they flex the neck and extend the head
Examples:
Contraction of sternocleidomastoid muscle ii.
It is located in the neck, deep to sternocleidomastoid.
Anterior to sternocleidomastoid is the anterior cervical triangle.
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Common mistakes of sternocleidomastoid pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ster-no-'cleido-mastoid". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌstɜrnəˌklaɪdəˈmæstɔɪd" (US) / "ˌstɜːnəʊˌklaɪdəʊˈmæstəʊd" (UK). Tip: Practice saying the word slowly, emphasizing the correct syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "stern" as "stirn" instead of "stɜrn" (US) / "stɜːn" (UK). This leads to a mispronunciation of the entire word. Tip: Focus on the "ɜr" sound, which is crucial for clarity.
- Omitting syllables: Some people drop the "cleido" part, saying "sternomastoid". This results in a significant loss of meaning. The full pronunciation is "ˌstɜrnəˌklaɪdəˈmæstɔɪd" (US) / "ˌstɜːnəʊˌklaɪdəʊˈmæstəʊd" (UK). Tip: Break the word into parts and practice each syllable separately.
- Confusing "o" sounds: Learners often pronounce "cleido" as "clay-do" instead of "klaɪdə". This mispronunciation alters the word's integrity. Tip: Pay attention to the diphthong "aɪ", which should flow smoothly.
- Mispronouncing "mastoid": Some say "mast-oid" with equal stress on both syllables, rather than the correct "ˈmæstɔɪd" (US) / "ˈmæstəʊd" (UK). This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Emphasize the first syllable and practice saying it in context.