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surgery
Definition:
(nou) the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures (nou) a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted (nou) a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations (nou) a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsɜːdʒəri
Examples:
Surgery of the heart is done by the specialty of cardiothoracic surgery.
Despite surgery, the damage was irreparable.
He will be fine with his surgery.
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Common mistakes of surgery pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "SUR-gery" instead of "sur-GER-y" (/ˈsɜr.dʒər.i/ in US, /ˈsɜː.dʒə.ri/ in UK). Tip: Focus on the second syllable for correct stress.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some pronounce "surgery" with a hard "g" sound, saying "sur-GAIR-y." This is incorrect. The "g" should be soft, as in "gem." Tip: Practice saying "gem" to get the right sound.
- Ignoring the "e": Learners often skip the "e" in "surgery," pronouncing it as "sur-gery." This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "e" to maintain the correct vowel sound.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some speakers use a short "u" sound, saying "surj-ery" instead of the correct "sur-GER-y." This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel pronunciation.
- Incorrect syllable count: A common mistake is to treat "surgery" as having two syllables instead of three. This can confuse listeners. Tip: Break it down into "sur-GER-y" to emphasize the three distinct syllables.