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activism
Definition:
(nou) a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæktɪvˌɪzəm
Examples:
But here the purpose of the activity was one of activism.
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Common mistakes of activism pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "ac-ˈtiv-ism". This is incorrect. The primary stress is on the first syllable: "ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm". Tip: Practice saying "ˈæk" loudly to emphasize the correct stress.
- Shortening vowels: Many pronounce "activism" with a short "a", sounding like "ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm". However, the "a" should be clear and pronounced as "æ". Tip: Focus on elongating the "æ" sound when practicing.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some may pronounce "activism" with an exaggerated "t", leading to "ak-ˈtiv-ɪz-əm". This can sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "t" light and quick to maintain fluency.
- Ignoring the "v": A common mistake is to pronounce "activism" as "ˈæk.tɪ.ɪ.zəm", omitting the "v" sound. This changes the word significantly. Tip: Ensure that the "v" is pronounced clearly, as in "vɪ".
- Mispronouncing the final syllable: Some learners end with "m" instead of "zəm", saying "ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.m". This is incorrect. The correct ending is "zəm". Tip: Practice the final syllable by repeating "vɪ.zəm" to get comfortable with the sound.