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How to pronounce:
venous
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈviːnəs
Examples:
Portal venous pressure is the blood pressure in the portal vein.
The heat in the arterial blood transfers to the venous blood.
The flow within the draining vein or venous sinus is anterograde.
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Common mistakes of venous pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ve-NOUS" instead of "VE-nous" (ˈviː.nəs). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable for correct pronunciation.
- Vowel sound confusion: Mispronouncing the first vowel as "ee" instead of "eh" leads to "vee-nus" instead of "venous" (ˈviː.nəs). Tip: Practice saying "ven" as in "vent" to get the right sound.
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may pronounce "venous" as a two-syllable word, "ven-us," which is incorrect. The correct pronunciation has three syllables: "VE-nous" (ˈviː.nəs). Tip: Break it down into three parts: VE-nous.
- Overemphasis on "n": Overpronouncing the "n" can lead to an awkward sound, making it sound like "ven-ous" instead of "venous" (ˈviː.nəs). Tip: Keep the "n" soft and blend it smoothly into the following vowel.
- Misreading the "ous" ending: Some learners pronounce "ous" as "us," leading to "ven-us" instead of "venous" (ˈviː.nəs). Tip: Remember that "ous" sounds like "us" but is pronounced as a light "əs" in this context.