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suture
Definition:
(nou) an immovable joint (especially between the bones of the skull) (nou) a seam used in surgery (nou) thread of catgut or silk or wire used by surgeons to stitch tissues together
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈsuːtʃə
Examples:
The doctor pointed at the suture.
The suture is irregularly undulating.
The bones meet at the zygomaticosphenoid suture.
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Common mistakes of suture pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "suture" as /suːˈtʃʊər/. The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈsuː.tʃər/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "su" part.
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the "u" in "suture" as a short vowel, leading to /ˈsʌtʃər/. The correct pronunciation uses a long vowel sound: /ˈsuː.tʃər/. Tip: Practice saying "sue" to get the vowel right.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some may pronounce "suture" with a hard "t" sound, as in /ˈsuː.tʃɪr/. The last sound should be softer, /ˈsuː.tʃər/. Tip: Focus on softening the "t" to sound like "ch."
- Overemphasizing the "t": Learners might say "suture" with a strong "t" sound, like /ˈsuː.tʃər/. The "t" should blend smoothly into the "ch" sound. Tip: Practice saying "sue-chur" to connect the sounds.
- Forgetting the "r": Some people may drop the final "r," pronouncing it as /ˈsuː.tʃuː/. The "r" is essential in the correct pronunciation: /ˈsuː.tʃər/. Tip: Make sure to finish with the "r" sound to complete the word.