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veterinarian
Definition:
(nou) a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌvetrəˈneriən
Examples:
Alarmed, she takes the pet to the veterinarian.
The veterinarian treats the flock and not the individual animals.
A veterinarian is responsible for the health of flocks of poultry.
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Common mistakes of veterinarian pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "vet-er-in-'air-ian." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "vet-er-in-ˈeə.ri.ən" (UK) and "vet-er-ɪ-ˈnɛr.i.ən" (US). Tip: Focus on the "nary" part to get the stress right.
- Overemphasizing the "e": Some pronounce "veterinarian" with a strong "e" sound, as in "vet-er-in-'ear-ian." This can lead to confusion. The "e" in the second syllable is softer: "vet-er-ɪ-ˈnɛr.i.ən" (US). Tip: Keep the "e" light and short.
- Dropping syllables: A common mistake is to shorten "veterinarian" to "vet-ner-ian," losing important sounds. This leads to miscommunication about the profession. The full pronunciation is "vet-er-in-ˈeə.ri.ən" (UK) and "vet-er-ɪ-ˈnɛr.i.ən" (US). Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly.
- Confusing "veterinarian" with "veterinary": Some mix up "veterinarian" with "veterinary," pronouncing them the same. "Veterinarian" is a noun, while "veterinary" is an adjective. The correct form is "vet-er-in-ˈeə.ri.ən" (UK) and "vet-er-ɪ-ˈnɛr.i.ən" (US). Tip: Remember the difference in usage to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might pronounce the "a" in "veterinarian" as "ah," leading to "vet-er-in-ˈah.ri.ən." The correct sound is more like "air" in UK and "ɛ" in US. Tip: Focus on the "air" or "ɛ" sounds to improve accuracy.