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therapy
Definition:
(nou) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈθerəpi
Examples:
Please add the fumaric acid therapy to the list of systemic treatment.
Adjuvant therapy may also consist of anticancer drugs or hormone therapies.
This is the occupational therapy in the United Kingdom.
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Common mistakes of therapy pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "the-ˈrapy" instead of the correct "ˈther-ə-pi". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable "ther".
- Vowel confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the first vowel, saying "thay-rapy" instead of "ther-ə-py". Tip: Focus on the "e" sound in "therapy" which is pronounced as "ə".
- Dropping syllables: Some might say "therpy" by omitting the middle syllable, leading to confusion. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables: "ther-ə-py" to maintain clarity.
- Incorrect "th" sound: Many learners substitute "th" with "t" or "d", pronouncing it as "terapy" or "derapy". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "th" as in "think" to achieve the correct sound.
- Ending sound errors: Some may pronounce the last syllable as "pee" instead of "pi", resulting in "ther-ə-pee". Tip: Remember that the last syllable is a short "i" sound, not a long "ee".