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anomie
Definition:
(nou) personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation (nou) lack of moral standards in a society
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈænəmi
Examples:
They don't believe in anomie or chaos, or in a vacuum of control.
One could call social asilient anomie the opposite of social resiliency.
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Common mistakes of anomie pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "anomie" with the wrong vowel sounds, saying /ˈænəmi/ instead of the correct /ˈænəmiː/ in US English. Tip: Focus on elongating the "i" sound in the second syllable.
- Stress misplacement: A common mistake is placing stress on the second syllable, saying "an-O-mie" instead of the correct "AN-o-mie" (/ˈænəmiː/). Tip: Remember that stress falls on the first syllable.
- Ignoring silent letters: People might pronounce "anomie" with an emphasis on the "e" at the end, saying /ˈænəmiː/ instead of the correct pronunciation. Tip: The final "e" is silent; ensure it's not pronounced.
- Confusing similar words: Some may confuse "anomie" with "anonymy," leading to mispronunciation. "Anonymy" is pronounced differently (/ˈænənəmi/). Tip: Pay attention to the syllable structure and stress patterns of each word.
- Overemphasizing consonants: Some may overemphasize the "m" sound, saying "an-o-MIE" instead of the correct "AN-o-mie." Tip: Keep the consonants soft and maintain the primary stress on the first syllable.