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bigot
Definition:
(nou) a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from his own
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈbɪɡət
Examples:
That's the behaviour of a bigot and a coward.
The man is a delusional bigot.
Beck's critics paint him as an oafish bigot.
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Common mistakes of bigot pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "bi-GOT" instead of the correct "BIG-ot" (/ˈbɪɡət/ in US and UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel pronunciation: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as "i" in "bit" instead of the correct "i" in "big" (/bɪɡ/). Tip: Practice the "i" sound by saying "big" repeatedly to reinforce the correct pronunciation.
- Final "t" sound: Some people tend to soften or drop the final "t" sound, pronouncing it as "big-uh" instead of "big-ot" (/ˈbɪɡət/). Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "t" clearly to avoid confusion.
- Length of syllables: Learners might confuse the syllable lengths, making "bigot" sound like "bee-got" instead of "BIG-ot" (/ˈbɪɡət/). Tip: Emphasize the short vowel sound in the first syllable to maintain the word's integrity.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "bigot" with an "o" sound as in "go" instead of the correct schwa sound in the second syllable (/ə/). Tip: Focus on the unstressed second syllable to produce the correct vowel sound.