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apartheid
Definition:
(nou) a social policy or racial segregation involving political and economic and legal discrimination against people who are not Whites; the former official policy in South Africa
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈpɑːtheit
Examples:
He opposed the apartheid government.
It is now with the language apartheid and segregation.
The flag is wrongly associated with the apartheid regime.
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Common mistakes of apartheid pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-PART-heid" instead of the correct "A-partheid". Tip: Focus on the first syllable for proper emphasis: /əˈpɑːrˌtaɪd/ (UK), /əˈpɑrˌtaɪd/ (US).
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "apartheid" with a short "a", saying "a-partheid". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound in the first syllable. Tip: Practice saying /əˈpɑːrˌtaɪd/ to get the vowel right.
- Incorrect final consonant: A common mistake is to pronounce the final "d" in "apartheid" too softly, making it sound like "aparthe". Tip: Ensure the "d" is clear and pronounced as /d/ to avoid confusion.
- Dropping the "t" sound: Some speakers omit the "t" in "apartheid", leading to "apaheid". This alters the word's clarity. Tip: Remember to articulate the "t" distinctly in /əˈpɑːrˌtaɪd/ (UK) or /əˈpɑrˌtaɪd/ (US).
- Mispronouncing the "th": A frequent error is mispronouncing the "th" as /θ/ (as in "thin") instead of the correct /t/. Tip: Practice saying "apartheid" with a clear /t/ sound to ensure accurate pronunciation.