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typhoid
Definition:
(nou) serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈtaɪfoɪd
Examples:
These workers stamped out malaria, pellagra, and typhoid fever from many areas.
He died of typhoid.
He was the first to describe typhoid fever.
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Common mistakes of typhoid pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ty-FOID" instead of the correct "TY-phoid" (/ˈtaɪ.fɔɪd/ in US and UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis.
- Omitting the initial sound: Some may skip the initial "t" sound, pronouncing it as "yphoid" (/ˈaɪ.fɔɪd/). Tip: Always pronounce the "t" clearly to ensure correct identification of the word.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The vowel in the first syllable is often mispronounced as "ee" instead of the correct "ai" sound. This leads to "typhoid" sounding like "tee-foid" (/ˈtiː.fɔɪd/). Tip: Practice the "ai" sound as in "my" to avoid this mistake.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some speakers may pronounce the ending as "d" instead of the correct "d" sound, making it sound like "typhoyd." Tip: Ensure the final sound is a crisp "d" to maintain accuracy.
- Ignoring regional differences: The pronunciation may vary slightly between regions, with some emphasizing different vowel sounds. Tip: Listen to native speakers from both the US and UK to grasp these nuances in pronunciation.