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virulence
Definition:
(nou) extreme harmfulness (as the capacity of a microorganism to cause disease) (nou) extreme hostility
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈvɪrʊləns
Examples:
It is considered to be an essential virulence factor for the bacteria.
Many of the bacteria's virulence factors are anti phagocytic in nature.
The virus reduces virulence and sporulation.
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Common mistakes of virulence pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "viruˈlence" instead of the correct "ˈvirulence". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable for accurate pronunciation.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Pronouncing the "i" as in "bit" instead of "eye" can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is "ˈvirulence" with the "i" sounding like "eye". Tip: Focus on the long "i" sound.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some may pronounce the "l" too strongly, making it sound like "viruˈlence". The correct pronunciation is "ˈvirulence", where the "l" is softer. Tip: Keep the "l" light and brief.
- Ignoring the final "ence": Many speakers omit the final "ence", saying "virul" instead of "virulence". The full pronunciation is "ˈvirulence". Tip: Practice saying the entire word to ensure clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "virulence" with "virulent" or "virulent" due to similar sounds. "Virulence" is pronounced "ˈvirulence", while "virulent" has a different stress pattern. Tip: Pay attention to the context and syllable stress.