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abolitionist
Definition:
(nou) a reformer who favors abolishing slavery
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌæbəˈlɪʃənɪst
Examples:
This was the second abolitionist society in the country.
Leavitt was the editor 'The Evangelist' and an ardent abolitionist.
The party was an early advocate of the abolitionist cause.
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Common mistakes of abolitionist pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ab-ˌo-lition-ist." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst." Tip: Focus on the "lɪʃ" part to emphasize the correct stress.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce "abolitionist" with a short "a" sound, saying "ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst" instead of the correct "ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst." Tip: Make sure to use the clear "æ" sound in the first syllable.
- Missing syllables: Learners often drop the unstressed syllable, saying "ab-ˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst." The full pronunciation includes all syllables: "ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst." Tip: Practice saying each syllable clearly to avoid omissions.
- Incorrect ending sound: Some may mispronounce the ending, saying "abolitionist" with a hard "t," as in "ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst." The correct pronunciation has a softer ending: "ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst." Tip: Focus on the "ɪst" to ensure a soft ending.
- Overemphasizing "h": A common mistake is to add an unnecessary "h" sound, pronouncing it as "hˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən.ɪst." The correct form does not include this sound. Tip: Practice saying "abolitionist" without the "h" to maintain clarity.