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catholicism
Definition:
(nou) the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
Phonetic Transcription:
kəˈθɒlɪsɪzm
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Common mistakes of catholicism pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as "ca-THOL-icism" /kæˈθɒl.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ (UK). Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "CATH" /ˈkæθ/ in "Catholicism".
- Vowel confusion: The vowel sound in the first syllable can be mispronounced. Some might say "CATH-olicism" /ˈkæθ.ə.lɪ.zəm/ (US) instead of the correct "CATH" /ˈkæθ/. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /æ/ as in "cat".
- Missing the "h": Some learners omit the "h" sound, saying "cat-olicism" /ˈkæt.ə.lɪ.zəm/. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "h" clearly in "Catholicism" to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect syllable count: It's common to miscount the syllables and say "Cath-olic-ism" /kæˈθɒl.ɪ.zəm/ instead of the correct four syllables. Tip: Break it down into "CATH-o-lic-ism" /ˈkæθ.ə.lɪ.zəm/ for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "c": Some learners may overemphasize the "c" in "Catholicism", pronouncing it as "Catholic-ism". Tip: Keep the "c" soft and fluid, focusing on the flow of the word.