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urethral
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In the female, the pubic bone is anterior to the urethral sponge.
In the female, the urethral artery serves the analogous structures.
At the summit of the glans is the slit like vertical external urethral orifice.
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Common mistakes of urethral pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners mispronounce "urethral" by using an incorrect vowel sound in the first syllable, saying "yoor" instead of the correct "yu". Tip: Focus on the "yu" sound as in "you" /jʊˈriːθrəl/ (US), /jʊˈriːθrəl/ (UK).
- Stress placement error: Some people place stress on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ure-THRAL" instead of the correct "u-RETH-ral". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable /jʊˈriːθrəl/.
- Missing "th" sound: A common mistake is to omit the "th" sound, pronouncing it as "uretral". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the "th" as in "think" /θ/ to maintain clarity in "urethral".
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some learners incorrectly overemphasize the last syllable, saying "ureth-RAL". Tip: Keep the final syllable light and quick, focusing on the correct pronunciation /rəl/.
- Confusing with similar words: Many confuse "urethral" with "ureteral" or "urethra". Tip: Pay attention to the context of usage and the distinct sounds to avoid mixing them up.