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sucralfate
Definition:
(nou) medicine consisting of a tablet (trade name Carafate) used to treat peptic ulcers; said to bind to the ulcer site and coat it
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Common mistakes of sucralfate pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "su-CRAL-fate" instead of "SU-cral-fate". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable with the IPA: /ˈsuː.kræl.feɪt/ for both US and UK.
- Mispronouncing the "u": The "u" in "sucralfate" is often mispronounced as "oo" instead of the correct "yoo" sound. Tip: Focus on the beginning sound, which is /suː/, not /suːk/.
- Omitting the "r" sound: Some speakers may omit the "r" in the second syllable, saying "su-calfate". Tip: Ensure the "r" is pronounced clearly as /r/, making it "cral" in the IPA: /ˈsuː.kræl.feɪt/.
- Confusion with vowel sounds: The "a" in "sucralfate" can be mispronounced as a short "a" sound. Tip: Use the correct vowel sound as in "cat" /æ/ for the "ral" part, ensuring clarity in pronunciation.
- Ending with a short "e": Some might say "sucralfat" without the final "e". Tip: Always pronounce the final "e" sound as /eɪt/ to complete the word correctly.