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stethoscope
Definition:
(nou) a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsteθəskəʊp
Examples:
These are the drawings of the stethoscope and lungs.
Sometimes crackles can be heard in the chest with stethoscope.
After the doctor checked his heartbeat using a stethoscope, he replied none.
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Common mistakes of stethoscope pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "steth-o-'scope". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈstɛθ.əˌskoʊp" (US) and "ˈstɛθ.ə.skəʊp" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "th": Some speakers pronounce "stethoscope" with a heavy "th" sound, making it sound like "stet-thoscope". The "th" sound should be soft and quick. Tip: Practice saying "stethoscope" with a light touch on the "th".
- Ignoring the schwa sound: The second syllable in "stethoscope" contains a schwa sound, pronounced as "ə". Many forget this, leading to a flat pronunciation. Tip: Remember that the unstressed syllable is softer and shorter.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may mispronounce the "e" in the first syllable, saying "steth-o-scope" instead of "steth". The correct vowel sound is "ɛ". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the subtle differences in vowel sounds.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A common mistake is to say "stethos-coap" instead of "stethoscope". The ending should have a clear "scope" sound. Tip: Break the word into parts: "steth" + "o" + "scope" to practice each section.