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chauvinistic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌʃəʊvɪnˈɪstɪk
Examples:
It sounds kind of chauvinistic to me.
The structure of their family is not unusually chauvinistic.
He was condemned as egocentric, chauvinistic and technocratic.
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Common mistakes of chauvinistic pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "chao-vi-'nis-tic". In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the third syllable: "ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk" (US) and "ˌʃəʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk" (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "nis" syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The initial vowel can be mispronounced as "a" instead of "oʊ" or "əʊ". This leads to saying "chao" instead of "cho". Tip: Practice the "o" sound by saying "show" and "go".
- Overemphasizing "h": Some speakers may add an "h" sound at the beginning, saying "hchauvinistic". There is no "h" in "chauvinistic". Tip: Start with a smooth "ch" sound, like in "chocolate".
- Neglecting the final "tic": The ending can be slurred or omitted, leading to "chauvinis". This makes the word sound incomplete. Tip: Clearly pronounce the "tic" as "tɪk" to maintain clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may mix up "chauvinistic" with "chauvinism" or "chavinistic". Each word has distinct meanings and pronunciations. Tip: Familiarize yourself with each word's definition and practice their unique sounds.