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testosterone
Definition:
(nou) a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes; responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics
Phonetic Transcription:
teˈstɒstərəʊn
Examples:
The cells are believed to produce the male hormone testosterone.
The female equivalent of testosterone is estrogen, the female sex hormone.
One such example in male humans is the gene for the hormone testosterone.
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Common mistakes of testosterone pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "testos'terone". The correct pronunciation is "tesˈtɒs.tə.roʊn" (UK) or "tesˈtɑː.stə.roʊn" (US). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable for proper stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the "o" in "testosterone" as a long "o" sound, leading to "testos'terone". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound: "tesˈtɒs.tə.roʊn" (UK) or "tesˈtɑː.stə.roʊn" (US). Tip: Practice the schwa sound for clarity.
- Syllable omission: A common mistake is dropping the "t" in the second syllable, resulting in "tes'osterone". The full pronunciation is "tesˈtɒs.tə.roʊn" (UK) or "tesˈtɑː.stə.roʊn" (US). Tip: Ensure each syllable is pronounced distinctly.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers may pronounce the "a" in "testosterone" too short, saying "test'osterone". The correct form is "tesˈtɒs.tə.roʊn" (UK) or "tesˈtɑː.stə.roʊn" (US), with a longer vowel sound. Tip: Lengthen the vowel for accurate pronunciation.
- Mispronouncing "st": A frequent error is mispronouncing the "st" as "s", leading to "tes'osterone". The correct pronunciation is "tesˈtɒs.tə.roʊn" (UK) or "tesˈtɑː.stə.roʊn" (US). Tip: Clearly articulate the "st" sound for precision.