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asceticism
Definition:
(nou) the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state (nou) the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) (nou) rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈsetɪˌsɪzəm
Examples:
Critical to Eastern Christianity, asceticism is the experience of the soul.
Gagliardi is the author of various works on asceticism and mysticism.
He left the asceticism and became a Chetnik fighter.
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Common mistakes of asceticism pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "as-ˈcet-icism" instead of the correct "ˈas-ket-ɪ-sɪ-zəm". Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable.
- Vowel sounds: Some pronounce "asceticism" with a short "e" sound, resulting in "as-ˈset-icism." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa in the second syllable: "ˈas-ket-ɪ-sɪ-zəm". Tip: Practice the vowel sounds to differentiate them.
- Syllable count: A common mistake is reducing the syllable count to three, pronouncing it as "as-ket-ism." The correct pronunciation has four syllables: "ˈas-ket-ɪ-sɪ-zəm." Tip: Break it down into syllables to ensure you pronounce all parts.
- Incorrect ending: Some learners mispronounce the ending, saying "asceticism" with a hard "s" sound, like "asceticis-m." The correct ending has a soft "z" sound: "ˈas-ket-ɪ-sɪ-zəm." Tip: Focus on the "z" sound at the end for accuracy.
- Blending sounds: Many combine sounds inappropriately, leading to "as-ket-iss-m." The proper pronunciation clearly separates the syllables: "ˈas-ket-ɪ-sɪ-zəm." Tip: Slow down when pronouncing to maintain clarity between syllables.