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tachycardia
Definition:
(nou) abnormally rapid heartbeat (over 100 beats per minute)
Examples:
The most common effects of overdose are drowsiness and tachycardia.
AV nodal reentrant tachycardia is the most common reentrant tachycardia.
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia.
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Common mistakes of tachycardia pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ta-KY-cardia". The correct stress is on the third syllable, "tach-y-CAR-dia" /ˌtæ.kɪˈkɑːr.di.ə/ (US) /ˌtæk.ɪˈkɑː.di.ə/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize "CAR" when pronouncing "tachycardia".
- Vowel confusion: Some people mispronounce the "a" in "tachycardia" as a short "a", saying "tachy-CARD-ia". The correct pronunciation has a long "a" sound /ˈkɑːr/ (US) /ˈkɑː/ (UK). Tip: Focus on elongating the "a" in "CAR".
- Syllable omission: A common error is dropping the "y" sound, resulting in "tach-cardia". This makes it hard to recognize the word. The full pronunciation is "tach-y-CAR-dia" /ˌtæ.kɪˈkɑːr.di.ə/. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables clearly.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "i" in "tachycardia" as a short "i", saying "tachy-CARD-ee-a". The correct sound is a long "ee" /iː/. Tip: Practice saying "ee" like in "see" to get the right sound.
- Blending sounds: Learners sometimes blend sounds, resulting in "tachycar-dia". The correct pronunciation keeps the syllables distinct: "tach-y-CAR-dia". Tip: Break the word into its syllables for clarity.