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trichotillomania
Definition:
(nou) an irresistible urge to pull out your own hair
Examples:
In trichotillomania, a hair pull test is negative.
A subdivision of the automatic TTM is sleep isolated trichotillomania.
It is likely that multiple genes confer vulnerability to trichotillomania.
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Common mistakes of trichotillomania pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "tri-cho-'till-o-mania". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "tri-cho-ti-'lo-ma-nia" [ˌtrɪk.ə.tɪl.əˈmeɪ.ni.ə]. Tip: Remember to emphasize "lo" when pronouncing "trichotillomania".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "trichotillomania" with an "a" sound like in "cat" instead of the correct "ay" sound in "day". This leads to saying "trichotillomaynia". Tip: Focus on the "ma" sounding like "may" [meɪ] for accuracy.
- Omitting syllables: A common mistake is to shorten the word by omitting the "cho" sound, resulting in "tritillomania". This alters the meaning and clarity. Tip: Practice saying each syllable slowly: "tri-cho-ti-lo-ma-nia" [ˌtrɪk.ə.tɪl.əˈmeɪ.ni.ə].
- Confusing "t" and "d": Some speakers may confuse the "t" sound in "trichotillomania" with a "d" sound, resulting in "drichotillomania". This can change pronunciation significantly. Tip: Ensure the "t" is clear and crisp, as in "top".
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: People often say "trichotillomania" with an "uh" sound at the end, making it sound like "trichotillomani-uh". The correct ending is "nia" [ni.ə]. Tip: Practice the final syllable to sound like "nia" in "mania".