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tetanus
Definition:
(nou) an acute and serious infection of the central nervous system caused by bacterial infection of open wounds; spasms of the jaw and laryngeal muscles may occur during the late stages (nou) a sustained muscular contraction resulting from a rapid series of nerve impulses
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtetənəs
Examples:
Neonatal tetanus is a form of generalized tetanus that occurs in newborns.
It is most often observed as a sign of tetanus.
Examples of toxoid based vaccines include tetanus and diphtheria.
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Common mistakes of tetanus pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "te-'ta-nus" instead of the correct "'tet-an-us". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for proper pronunciation: /ˈtɛtənəs/ (US), /ˈtɛtənəs/ (UK).
- Omitting the schwa sound: Some pronounce "tetanus" without the schwa sound in the second syllable, saying "tet-an-us" instead of "tet-'a-nus". Tip: Include the schwa /ə/ to make it sound natural: /ˈtɛtənəs/.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel, saying "tay" instead of "te". Tip: Use the short "e" sound as in "bed": /ˈtɛtənəs/.
- Adding extra syllables: Some may add an extra syllable, saying "tet-a-nus" instead of "tetanus". Tip: Stick to three syllables: /ˈtɛtənəs/ to avoid confusion.
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "tetanus" with "tennis", leading to mispronunciation. Tip: Focus on the "t" and "e" sounds distinctly in "tetanus": /ˈtɛtənəs/.